Senior SPY Systems Engineer/Analyst
Black Knight is searching for an experienced and dynamic System Engineer or Analyst to take a lead technical role in the test, analysis, assessment, and evaluation of the AN/SPY-1 element of the Aegis Combat System (ACS).
Job Description
This position requires an experienced engineer or computer scientist capable of making immediate technical contributions. As such, 5+ years experience with the design, development, test, and/or evaluation of the ACS is required. Work is to be performed in Dahlgren, VA, with moderate travel required to predominately NJ, DC, and the eastern shore of VA.
Applicants must be confident in their ability to come in and make an immediate impact, must be able to work independently and with a team, and must have some background in the analysis of weapon systems.
This position will entail the following duties:
- Review the technical implementation of SPY in various Aegis Baselines.
- Set criteria for test events to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
- Analyze data from the system elements, including SPY and potentially Command and Decision (C&D), Aegis Display System (ADS), and the Weapon Control System (WCS).
- Interpret analysis to identify and resolve SPY issues.
- Define requirements for automated test tools to assist in issue analysis for SPY.
- Based on analysis and technical expertise, make recommendations to developers for improved system design and to the Fleet for ways to identify and handle existing SPY issues.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
The minimum requirements are as follows:
- 5+ years experience with the design, development, test, and/or evaluation of the ACS.
- Experience with Radar Systems
- Experience performing data analysis.
- Experience developing test requirements.
In addition, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- B.S. degree in engineering, science, or math discipline from an accredited college
- Experience with AN/SPY-1
- Experience with Naval Combat Systems
- Experience with ACS or Missile Systems
- Experience with Open Architecture Design
- Experience with Radar Modeling
- Experience with Ballistic Missile Defense
This position is immediately available. In addition, we have several other immediate positions open; please check the opportunities page for more details.
If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email your resume and cover letter to opportunities@bktech.com.
Black Knight Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.