Kitty Hawk Technologies, a growing service and technology innovator, is seeking talented and motivated professionals to deliver lean and effective solutions to our government partners. We have an opening for a Systems Engineer (BMD) to join our team. This position will provide an opportunity to develop the innovative technology that supports some of our nation’s most important defense initiatives. Kitty Hawk employees work closely with our customers to develop solutions that support national engineering and security missions, and the ideal candidate will support our team in providing program support to the Department of Defense (DoD). In addition to receiving a competitive salary and health benefits, the Systems Engineer will join a motivated, talented, and technically accomplished team. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Candidates must be results oriented and have the ability to work in a well-organized, logical and systematic manner. They will set clear objectives, monitor progress, take corrective action and control performance levels to maintain high internal customer satisfaction. They will possess deep insight into customer requirements and will maintain the ability to ethically influence those requirements. They will be able to clearly define and clearly articulate compelling solutions and will require an ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex technical information.

Kitty Hawk Technologies is currently seeking a Systems Engineer with seven (7) or more years of experience supporting Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) or Navy engineering activities in Dalhgren, Virginia. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for modeling complex systems and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive compensation packages, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Works as part of a team to support Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) ground test engineering activities
• Supports the coordination of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tool development, integration, and testing with developers and test agencies
• Supports the Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) process to ensure M&S tools have defined pedigree to align with test authority requirements
• Coordinates with program leadership and engineering teams to align engineering and test efforts to meet BMDS requirements and schedules
• Coordinates with engineers to ensure system requirements and test-bed capabilities are aligned to support test and evaluation activities
• Supports Risk Management efforts to identify, analyze, and minimize programmatic and technical risks
• Prepares technical presentations, briefings, papers, and accreditation letters to support M&S and testbed authorization activities