Job Description
Kitty Hawk Technologies is a fast growing service and technology innovator that assists in delivering lean and effective solutions to our customers. We work alongside our Government Partners in developing innovative technology to support 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. 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 Senior Systems Engineer will join a motivated, supportive, talented, and technically accomplished team. Kitty Hawk Technologies also offers a flexible work environment and culture 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 also possess deep insight into customer requirements and will maintain the ability to ethically influence those requirements. They will have the ability to clearly define and clearly articulate compelling solutions and will require an ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex technical information.
The Senior Systems Engineer role requires candidates to have ten (10) or more years of experience supporting Engineering Services.
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Additional Requirements & Qualifications
– A bachelor’s degree in an engineering and at least ten (10) plus years of professional experience, OR A master’s degree in an engineering and at least eight (8) years of professional experience
– Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD clearance is a must – U.S. Citizenship is required.
– Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
– Must be a quick learner who adapts easily to frequently changing requirements and thrives in an exciting environment.
– Ten (10) years of experience in project management
– Eight (8) years of experience with complex simulation systems and the ability to assess combat systems documentation and end user needs with the ability to identify and define simulation requirements.
– Eight (8) years of experience implementing DoDI 5000.61 Modeling and Simulation(M&S) Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A) processes, utilizing a risk-based accreditation approach.
– Eight (8) years of experience, evaluating requirements, development artifacts, test artifacts, and software products as part of the VV&A of AEGIS hardware in the loop wrap around simulations used to test AEGIS Baselines.
– Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
– Must be a quick learner who adapts easily to frequently changing requirements and thrives in an exciting environment
Desired Skills
– In-depth knowledge of Naval Surface Warfare programs and architectures
– Effectively contribute on teams developing rigorous analytic solutions to top-level weapon systems issues
– Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability and willingness to multi-task, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issues
– Experience supporting Navy or DoD Acquisition programs
– Modeling and simulation experience
– Exercise independent judgment and work autonomously with minimal supervision
– Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability and willingness to multi-task, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issues
Responsibilities in this position include, but are not limited to:
– Provide engineering and technical support and advisement regarding problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation for complex systems in the engineering discipline required to meet technical requirements.
– Develop, prepare, and present VV&A documentation according to MIL-STD-3022 format.
– Establish and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop VV&A strategies, test objectives, and schedules.
– Evaluate requirements, development artifacts, test artifacts, and software products to ensure simulations meet accreditation criteria.
– Experience that demonstrates knowledge of complex simulation systems and the ability to assess combat systems documentation and end user needs with the ability to identify and define simulation requirements.
– Evaluate requirements, development artifacts, test artifacts, and software products
– Provide assessments and recommendations on system development, process improvements, and strategic decisions.
– Prepare technical presentations, briefings, and papers to address accreditation efforts in such venues as technical design reviews, technical review boards, and others.
– Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for identified cost, schedule, and technical issues.
– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision/oversight in a team environment
Work Posture
– Must be committed to working on-site at the Kitty Hawk Technologies office or government customer facility. Flexible work arrangement may be available as dictated by customer support requirements.
Travel
– Some travel may be required dependent on contract requirements
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.
