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In addition to receiving a competitive salary and health benefits, the Systems Engineer will join a motivated, talented, and technically accomplished team. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.\n\nCandidates 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 possess deep insight into customer requirements and will maintain the ability to ethically influence those requirements. They will be able to clearly define and clearly articulate compelling solutions and will require an ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex technical information.\n\nKitty Hawk Technologies is currently seeking a Systems Engineer with seven (7) or more years of experience supporting Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) or Navy engineering activities in Dalhgren, Virginia. 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nWorks as part of a team to support Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) ground test engineering activities\n\nSupports the coordination of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tool development, integration, and testing with developers and test agencies\n\nSupports the Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) process to ensure M&S tools have defined pedigree to align with test authority requirements\n\nCoordinates with program leadership and engineering teams to align engineering and test efforts to meet BMDS requirements and schedules\n\nCoordinates with engineers to ensure system requirements and test-bed capabilities are aligned to support test and evaluation activities\n\nSupports Risk Management efforts to identify, analyze, and minimize programmatic and technical risks\n\nPrepares technical presentations, briefings, papers, and accreditation letters to support M&S and testbed authorization activities\n\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nUS Navy operational experience as a Fire Controlman or Aegis Computer Network Technician (ACNT)\n\nWorking knowledge of Aegis BMD; Operational experience is preferred – Experience supporting fleet test and training events\n\nExperience with modeling & simulation tools to support test and training objectives\n\nActive Secret clearance – U.S. Citizenship is required.\n\nDesired Skills:\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline\n\nAbility to obtain Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for SCI or active TS/SCI\n\nExperience with Surface Navy combat systems engineering activities\n\nAbility to lead cross-functional engineering or integrated product teams (IPTs)\n\nExperience with Systems of Systems (SoS) development, integration, and testing\n\nExperience with the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)\n\nExperience supporting program offices (MDA/AB, PEO IWS, etc.) in an engineering role\n\nWork Posture:\n\nMust be committed to working on-site at the government customer facility\n\nTravel:\n\nSome travel may be required dependent on customer contract requirements\n\nJob Type: Full Time\nPay: $95,000-$120,000 per year\nWork Location: In person\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Kittyhawktech","rawCompany":"kittyhawktech","city":"King George","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:44:01.686Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer (BMD)","description":"Kitty Hawk Technologies, a growing service and technology innovator, is seeking talented and motivated professionals to deliver lean and effective solutions to our government partners. 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