Junior Systems Engineer

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Systems Engineer Jr. (Staff Associate) position in support of our Navy client. Job location is Dahlgren, King George, VA.

Mandatory Requirement: Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret clearance level.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and has a significant historical presence supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, King George, Virginia.  Strategic Insight, Ltd. was established 1985, and for its’ 35 years has been committed to sustaining excellence and quality growth across our workforce as we strive to improve our clients’ services and products.  Strategic Insight staff members enjoy opportunities for growth, are provided with robust benefits from healthcare and 401K, to merit bonuses, and participate in annual holiday parties, picnics, and other social events. Our staff members are engaged in the community as well.  The office hours are negotiable, but generally are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Originally established in 1918 as a naval proving ground for testing gun weapon systems, NSWC Dahlgren Division has evolved to focus on advances in technology in Warfare Systems Development and Integration. The NSWC Dahlgren Division is a leading research, development, testing, and engineering (RDT&E) organization within the Department of the Navy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review all new requirements to ensure all required information is present, 
• Support requirements working group efforts within the user community,
• Review reports that have been generated and provide updates to operating engineers,
• Provide evaluation of draft documentation to ensure minimum standards have been met,
• Work closely with third party vendors, stakeholders, and sponsors through daily duties such as Working Group Meetings, and 
• Be located on-site at NSWC Dahlgren - this is a great opportunity to learn something new everyday and work closely with your team leads!

Success for working in this position requires:

• The willingness to gain experience in Systems Engineering, Integration of Combat Systems, Testing, and similar,
• Candidate must understand system lifecycle stages and the latest systems engineering standards,
• The willingness to gain experience in preparing and reviewing technical documentation including but not limited to System Requirements Specifications, Capability Requirement Documents, Capability Production Documents, System Engineering Plans, System Requirements Documents, System Design Documents, Interface Design Documents and Specifications,
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with others at all levels,
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance,
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information,
• Self-starter, goal-oriented individual who provides timely feedback on progress made on assignments,
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, handle complex assignments, and work in a fast-paced environment, and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 Education and Experience:

• BA or BS in a related engineering field is required, and
• Two (2) years experience’ with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred.

Team Culture:

Diversity: All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner, and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

Ethics:  All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this by attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.