System Engineer

Systems Engineer - Advanced Weapon Systems Integration The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to support the development and integration of advanced weapon and mission systems for U.S. Navy platforms. In this role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop requirements, integrate complex systems, support mission-critical capabilities, and contribute to the modernization of Navy combat and defense technologies across air, land, and maritime environments. This position offers the opportunity to support real-world defense applications involving systems integration, weapons technologies, command and control capabilities, and advanced engineering solutions used by the Fleet. What You'll Do Support the development and integration of advanced weapon and mission systems Develop and decompose system requirements for complex engineering systems integrated across air, land, and sea platforms Apply systems engineering best practices throughout system design, integration, testing, and implementation efforts Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to support system development activities Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, configuration managers, trainers, and safety personnel across integrated product teams Participate in technical reviews, working groups, certification efforts, and engineering discussions Assess operational performance and provide recommendations for system improvements Communicate technical plans, engineering progress, and performance results both verbally and in writing Interface with government, military, and contractor personnel to support mission execution and technical coordination Desired Experience & Skills Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, or related engineering disciplines Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler Knowledge of weapon systems, command and control systems, or complex integrated platforms Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly evolving test or operational environments Strong troubleshooting, coordination, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently while collaborating across technical teams Strong written and verbal communication skills Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizenship required Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field Experience supporting systems engineering, integration, testing, software, or technical program efforts

Position Information Location:

Dahlgren, Virginia Clearance Required:

Secret Travel:

Occasional travel may be required Why Dahlgren? At NSWCDD, you'll work on real-world national security challenges alongside engineers and scientists developing advanced Navy technologies and defense systems. Our teams support cutting-edge efforts involving systems integration, mission engineering, autonomous systems, and next-generation defense capabilities that directly support the Fleet.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$82,305.00 - $156,755.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person