Naval Systems Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C.; must be local to the work location. Flexible for occasional telework.

Salary: $110,736.50–$175,856.18 annually.

Company

hirify.global is a federal government contractor providing strategic technology consulting and engineering support for U.S. defense programs.

What you will do

• Lead systems engineering activities for submarine and naval platform design, development, integration, testing, and certification.
• Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, architectures, interfaces, and technical baselines.
• Conduct trade studies, engineering analyses, alternatives assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Assess system performance, feasibility, risk, interoperability, and compliance with Navy requirements.
• Support requirements traceability, configuration management, verification and validation, and technical reviews.
• Collaborate with NAVSEA, Navy program offices, warfare centers, shipyards, and industry partners to resolve integration issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 8–10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6–8 years with a master’s degree, or 3–5 years with a PhD.
• At least 5 years of relevant U.S. Navy shipbuilding, submarine, or naval systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting submarine new construction, modernization, or major naval acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA systems engineering, technical review, configuration management, and certification processes.
• Active Secret clearance required; active Top Secret clearance preferred.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with EB Spec 2678, SUBSAFE, Level I material controls, or related submarine and shipbuilding requirements.
• Experience with Virginia-class, Columbia-class, or other U.S. Navy submarine programs.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and tools, including SysML-based modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Retirement and savings programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Wellness programs and additional benefit elections.