Naval Operational Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Naval Operational Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, modeling, testing, and evaluation of advanced naval combat systems. This role serves as the critical link between operational warfighters, government customers, and engineering teams, ensuring mission requirements are effectively translated into system architectures, requirements, and integrated capabilities.

The ideal candidate is a former U.S. Navy Officer with hands-on experience employing combat systems aboard surface combatants and a strong interest in systems engineering. This individual will leverage operational expertise to influence system design, architecture development, requirements management, and integration efforts supporting next-generation naval warfare capabilities.

This is a unique opportunity for a former operator who understands how combat systems are employed in real-world environments and can apply that knowledge to systems engineering activities such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), systems architecture, requirements development, and system integration.

Responsibilities:
Systems Engineering & Integration

Develop and maintain system architectures, operational concepts, and interface definitions for complex naval combat systems.

Analyze system diagrams, network architectures, data flows, and subsystem interactions to ensure proper system integration and functionality.

Support architecture development and system modeling activities using MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.

Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, trade studies, and engineering working groups.

Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure technical solutions meet operational requirements.

Evaluate system interoperability and identify opportunities to improve capability, performance, and mission effectiveness.

Support development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system specifications, engineering analyses, and technical documentation.

Requirements Development & Management

Develop, refine, and manage system and subsystem requirements throughout the program lifecycle.

Perform requirements decomposition, allocation, traceability, verification, and validation activities.

Translate operational fleet requirements into technical system requirements and engineering solutions.

Support requirements reviews and maintain traceability between customer needs, system capabilities, and verification activities.

Assist in identifying and resolving requirements gaps, conflicts, and technical risks.

Combat Systems Subject Matter Expertise

Provide operational expertise on naval combat systems, command and control systems, sensors, weapons systems, and integrated warfare capabilities.

Advise engineering and program teams on fleet operations, tactics, and warfighter needs.

Support concept development, capability assessments, and operational effectiveness evaluations.

Provide recommendations on future enhancements and modernization initiatives based on fleet experience.

Test & Evaluation

Support planning, execution, and assessment of developmental and operational test events.

Participate in system demonstrations, customer evaluations, and fleet assessments.

Analyze system performance data and verification results to confirm compliance with requirements.

Assist in resolving technical issues identified during testing and integration activities.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a liaison between military customers, program managers, engineers, and operational stakeholders.

Develop and present technical briefings, recommendations, and status updates to leadership and customers.

Support customer meetings, technical interchange discussions, and program reviews.

Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives.

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Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Former commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy with experience operating naval combat systems.

Experience serving in one or more of the following roles: Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)

Tactical Action Officer (TAO)

Combat Information Center (CIC) Officer

Weapons Officer

Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI)

Executive Officer (XO)

Commanding Officer (CO)

Experience supporting combat systems operations aboard U.S. Navy surface combatants.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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Desired Skills

Experience with: AEGIS Combat System

Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)

Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)

Air Warfare, Surface Warfare, or Integrated Warfare Operations

Combat Systems Certification and Readiness Programs

Test & Evaluation activities

Naval systems acquisition programs

NAVSEA programs and organizations

PEO Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS)

Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC)

Experience in Systems Engineering activities including: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

Requirements Development and Management

Requirements Traceability

Verification & Validation

Systems Architecture Development

System Integration

Interface Control Documentation

Engineering design reviews and trade studies

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Additional Details

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge technology in a secure, mission-focused environment

Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth

Enjoy a 4 day work week (4x10 schedule) with 3 days off every week; flexible if needed

Comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401K w/ matching

Be a part of work that directly supports national security

Salary Range: $170,000 - $180,000, based on education & experience

Apply today to be a part of this team!

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