What are the responsibilities and job description for the AN/BYG-1 Systems Engineer position at Ventus Solutions?
Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.
Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled AN/BYG-1 Systems Engineer to support an innovative program office. This role serves as the primary Technical Direction Authority (TDA) Systems Engineering Point of Contact responsible for leading requirements management, coordinating technical working groups, and ensuring successful development and delivery of combat system capabilities. You will work closely with senior government leadership, engineering teams, and system stakeholders to support one of the Navy's premier submarine combat systems. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.
Work Location: Onsite: Newport, RI
Travel: Less than 10%, occasional travel may be available for SWFTS operational demonstrations and Program Office meetings.
Clearance: Secret Clearance required
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- 7 years of systems engineering experience supporting complex Department of Defense acquisition or combat systems programs.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements development, requirements traceability, and verification processes.
- Experience supporting the AN/BYG-1 Combat System or comparable Navy combat systems.
- Familiarity with Agile and SecDevOps software development methodologies.
- Experience using JIRA for requirements, feature, and issue management.
- Experience reviewing technical documentation, specifications, engineering artifacts, and software baselines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical information to senior government leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines, contractors, and government stakeholders.
Desired Experience:
- Experience supporting government programs or Navy submarine combat system programs.
- Experience serving as a technical lead or working group chair.
- Familiarity with Capability Development Documents (CDD), Functional Requirements Documents (FRD), Product Specifications (PSPEC), System/Subsystem Specifications (SSS), System Requirements Specifications (SRS), and Use Case development.
- Experience supporting Technical Direction Authority (TDA) organizations.
- Knowledge of AN/BYG-1 software components including TCS, PCS, Information Assurance (IA), CIS, CWL, MTWS, Applications, and Non-Developmental Items (NDIs).
- Experience supporting Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Experience supporting Integration, Verification, and Certification (IVC) activities.
- Previous submarine combat systems, undersea warfare, or Navy operational experience.