1392 Principal Engineer Systems jobs in Virginia

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Principal Systems Engineer-Defense

Curtiss-Wright

Ashburn, VA 20147

$144,100-$190,000/yr

OnsiteUrgently HiringPaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

10 plus years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
Knowledge of system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
Exceptional problem solving skills
Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo
Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems
Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions
Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems
Ability to lead in a team environment
Ability to drive clarity to ambiguous requests or requirements
Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel, PowerPoint and Project
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.
In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

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Systems Engineer

BWXT

Lynchburg, VA 24501

$76,000-$136,000/yr

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A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience is required.
Must have demonstrated ability to conceptualize and define complex systems-of-systems.
Must have demonstrated ability to translate customer/client expectations into clear, concise, verifiable requirements.
Must have general understanding of Systems Requirements, Architecture, Interface Definition, and Design.
Must have demonstrated ability to collaborate on the creation, development, and presentation of technical briefings.
Must have demonstrated ability to recognize and solve technical problems.
Must be a self-starter, capable of effectively working both as part of a team and independently.
Must be familiar with standard MS Office applications.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.
The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

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Radar Systems Engineer (Part-Time)

Systems Planning and Analysis

Dahlgren, VA 22448

$90/hr

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Bachelor's degree in STEM
12+ years of experience in DoD systems engineering
Proven experience with Navy's surface radar, and/or combat systems design and certification processes
DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

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Mechanical System Design Engineer

BWX Technologies

Lynchburg, VA 24501

$85,000-$134,000/yr

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A Bachelor's degree in Physics or an Engineering discipline is required.
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience is required.
Must possess a technical background in mechanical engineering design, fluid systems, thermodynamics, and process instrumentation.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must possess the ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

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Chief Engineer - Undersea Acoustic Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Manassas, VA 20110

$227,510/yr

Requires TravelUrgently HiringFlexible Schedule

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering or a related technical field
At least 10 years of related leadership experience in development and delivery of undersea acoustic systems for military applications
Applicants with a master's degree and a minimum of 8 years of related leadership experience are also eligible
Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance is required at time of hire - active and transferable
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to travel is required. Travel is estimated at 25% to 35%.

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Laser Weapon System Test Engineer and Scientist

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

King George, VA 22485

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10+ years of experience performing laser weapon testing in laboratory or field environments
Including measuring system characteristics such as laser power and beam profiles for both fixed and mobile applications
Designing and implementing local and remote beam diagnostics such as remote target tracking, use of geolocation, and achieving extended ranges with robust RF data links
10+ years of experience developing, designing, or testing tracking systems for any laser weapon systems designed to designate, track, and e nga ge with high energy laser, including with image or signal processing, design of track algorithms such as centroid, leading edge, hot-spot, and contrast tracking, track handoff, sensor fusion and sensor requirements for passive and active tracking design and development, gated imagery, pulsed and continuous wave illumi nato rs, boresight alignment and requirements for tracking, and control architectures
5+ years of experience with U.S. armed services' laser or EO systems research and development programs, including the U.S. Navy
5+ years of experience with optical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power met ers, photodiodes, detectors, interfero met ers, wavefront sensors, spectro met ers, or beam profilers
Test set up
Test conduct
Test breakdown
Test documentation
3+ years of experience with laser testing, including test planning, safety and operational procedures
Ability to tailor and improve diagnostics to specific requirements such as increasing automation
Increasing reliability of data collection
Developing custom controls of instrumentation and data acquisition
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science field such as Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

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Mechanical Engineer II (Maritime System Focused)

Solvere Technical Group LLC

Virginia Beach, VA 23459

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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
3 years of professional service
U.S. Citizenship
Location: Virginia Beach, VA (JEBLCFS) / Norfolk, VA
Travel: Infrequently
Clearance: Secret
Infrequent lifting of <40lbs

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Systems Engineer/Architect

Gromelski & Associates

Manassas, VA 20110

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A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical discipline, and 5 years of directly related experience; or a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience
Must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen
Experience as a systems engineer/architect
Prior experience with Systems Engineering for products or solutions containing custom software
Prior experience performing trade studies and technology selections
Knowledge of systems engineering processes and best practices
Job: Full-Time Employee, 40 hours/week

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Naval System Security Engineer

Amentum

Dahlgren, VA 22448

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Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines of the SOW, including the qualifications below; or U.S. Naval operational experience at the E-7 level or higher.
Six (6) years of engineering experience with a Department of War (DoW) major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems program.
Experience in concept definition, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) compliant architecture development, requirements definition, and initial and detailed system design activities.
Systems engineering experience focused on requirements development and management of software systems.
Two (2) years of concurrent experience with U.S. Navy surface or submarine shipboard weapons, combat,and/or fire control systems to include current U.S. Navy programs.
Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in systems engineering.
Two of these years must have been full-time experience at the system level in any of the following areas: requirements definition, system design parameters, concepts operation, risk assessment, producibility studies/analyses, performance analyses, test and evaluation, post-delivery support.
Must have an Active SECRET U.S. Government Clearance.
Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

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Chief Engineer, Intel Systems

Anduril Industries

Reston, VA 20191

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15+ years of progressive experience in complex network systems engineering, R&D, and product development, with a significant portion in a leadership or Chief Engineer capacity for multi-disciplinary systems.
Deep and broad technical expertise across network system design and implementation, encompassing significant experience in at least two of the following areas, with a strong understanding of the others:
Software Engineering: Network protocols (e.g., IP, routing, transport layer), distributed systems, embedded networking, real-time operating systems, cybersecurity for networks, data link layer implementation.
Electrical Engineering: Digital communications, power systems for ruggedized network nodes, high-speed digital design for embedded processors, PCB design for communication systems.
Mechanical Engineering: Ruggedized enclosure design, thermal management for radios and processors, vibration/shock mitigation, integration of network hardware onto various platforms (airborne, ground, maritime, soldier-worn).
Cross-disciplinary systems integration experience, particularly bridging the gap between hardware and software for robust network performance in demanding environments.
Proven ability to define, architect, and lead the development of highly complex, integrated network systems from concept through deployment and sustainment.
Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing multi-disciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, challenging environments.
Demonstrated experience in strategic technical planning, roadmapping, and managing technical debt while delivering on aggressive schedules for networking products.
Strong problem-solving acumen, with the ability to break down highly ambiguous technical challenges related to network performance and resilience, and drive to practical, innovative solutions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives, customers, and technical teams across different engineering disciplines.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field. Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
Minimum Secret Security Clearance required. (Active TS/SCI strongly preferred).

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