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The National Security Sector at Leidos, supporting the Surface Sonar Program, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support United States Navy's Undersea Warfare (USW) Systems. The Surface Sonar program is based in Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA, and is responsible for supporting the SQQ-89 Sonar System and related equipment for the In-Service Engineering Agent. We are seeking resilient, innovative team-players with a reputation for excellence. This position is on site at Naval Air Station, Oceana, Dam Neck Annex with the potential of 25% travel.

• Perform technical and Life Cycle Support (LCS) to the Surface Sonar AN/SQQ-89 family of Sonar Systems inclusive of auxiliary, power, subsystems, and peripheral equipment.
• Analyze technical drawings, manuals, electronic schematics and design documentation to troubleshoot, analyze, repair and maintain electronic components and systems.
• Develop, prepare, and provide recommended updates to schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Sets up, configures and troubleshoots computer system networks and associated hardware/software components.
• Installs software and required software patches, firmware updates and restore computer systems and networks to a fully operational state following procedure completion.
• Serve as site lead for technical team.
• Review test procedures and technical documents, providing feedback and recommendations for change.
• Conduct tests and analyze results.
• Ensure serviceability of equipment delivered to installation activities.
• Provide care and protection, maintenance, and inspections of delivered equipment or material.
• Prepare reports detailing progress, remaining work to be completed, and issues encountered.
• Participate in and make recommendations to various working groups.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field + 4 years of professional experience in performing network router, server, switch configuration settings, verifying and upgrading/down grading firmware versions, and loading software on network servers.
• Four (4)+ years of full-time professional experience in providing support associated with the design, test, installation, modification, repair and/or logistic support for Navy Warfare Systems.
• 4+ years of experience in networking standards, architectures and protocols.
• 4+ years of specialized experience in the following areas:
  
  
  • Cisco IOS operation, modification and updates
  • Sub-netting and Network configuration
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 equivalent
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills with ability to present data and explain results to leadership, subordinates and peers.
• Ability to effectively work within a multi-functional and diverse team.
• Clearance Requirements: Active DoD Secret clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain passport.

• SQQ-89 A(V)15 system experience
• Networking experience with VLANs, ACLs, VPCs, Routing and Cisco hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Strong engineering analytical and technical writing skills with demonstrated experience authoring technical reports and supporting design reviews.
• Understanding of the systems engineering process to move from requirements to hardware selection and integration.
• Fiber troubleshooting experience
• Experience in maritime or afloat system integration
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, perform engineering calculations and analyze engineering data related to process controls and operations.