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BAE Systems

Systems Anst I

VA · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

SCSC provides a high-fidelity representative combat system of every ship in the AEGIS, Ship Self ... Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense ...

Naughty Dog

Senior Game Designer (Combat)

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$145K - $181K/yr

Facilitate playtesting and feedback sessions to iterate on combat systems and fine-tune them based on player experiences * Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design ...

Akima, LLC

$28.38/hr

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties ... Must have Operator-level knowledge of combat system capabilities and procedures. * Must have the ...

Akima, LLC

$28.38/hr

This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or ... Operator level knowledge of system capabilities and procedures to operate combat systems.

Warner Bros. Discovery

Designer, Combat

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47K - $88K/yr

Alongside Lead and fellow Designers, the Combat Designer is expected to implement and maintain combat-centric systems, game balance, and character tuning. The Daily * Establishes and maintains design ...

Analygence

Senior Systems Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

Support weapon and combat system certification processes, including self-certification criteria for ... designs and/or system architectures for software-intensive systems. * 6 years concurrent ...

Warnerbros

Designer, Combat

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47K - $88K/yr

Alongside Lead and fellow Designers, the Combat Designer is expected to implement and maintain combat-centric systems, game balance, and character tuning. The Daily * Establishes and maintains design ...

Analygence

Systems Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

... designs; integrating hardware, software, and networks; evaluating system performance and ... Support weapon and combat system certification processes, including self-certification criteria

Prevailance, Inc.

SSDS Combat Systems SME

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Description This position is contingent upon contract award Overview The Ship Self Defense System ... We provide a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health ...

2K

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA · On-site

$119K - $128K/yr

As a Senior Combat Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will collaborate with an innovative team of ... Deep understanding of game mechanics, combat systems, and AI NPC design. * Fluent with game ...

2K

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA · On-site

$119K - $128K/yr

As a Senior Combat Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will collaborate with an innovative team of ... Deep understanding of game mechanics, combat systems, and AI NPC design. * Fluent with game ...

Akima, LLC

$28.38/hr

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties ... Must have Operator-level knowledge of combat system capabilities and procedures. * Must be able to ...

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Systems Anst I

VA • On-site

BAE Systems
National Security and International Affairs • 10K+ employees
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$108K - $148K/yr

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Posted 19 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description


BAE Systems is seeking experienced AEGIS Operations Test Directors to be part of our dynamic technical team, located in Wallops Island, VA at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). The SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant of the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. SCSC provides live combat systems suites with platform specific radars and sensors and supports the following functions: combat system lifetime support engineering, platform certification, operational and technical evaluation, combat system training, interoperability testing and participates in at-sea exercises. SCSC provides a high-fidelity representative combat system of every ship in the AEGIS, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) fleet today and those planned in the future.
Required Skills and Education
Education and years of related/relevant skills required: High School/GED and at least 5 years experience on-board an AEGIS Platform, preferably with a minimum of 2 years (may be concurrent) as an AEGIS Combat System Maintenance Manager (CSMM) or an Electronics Material Officer (EMO) leading a team of technical/tactical operators engaged in the employment of Surface Weapon Systems in the support of Surface, Subsurface, Air, Strike, C4I, and Ballistic Missile Defense warfare areas as part of the Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT).
Also required:
2 years Technical experience, specifically on AEGIS Baselines , TI-16 and BMD capable baselines (BMD 3, 4 & 9C/D/E) responsible for the Combat System Maintenance Manager organization and with the technical knowledge to bring combat systems up from cold iron status to support testing.
Security clearance requirements: This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance. The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements. You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance. Selected candidate will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until an interim Secret clearance is granted.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education
Highly desired, but not required:
Active DoD security clearance
Experience in an RDT&E environment
Knowledge and experience with ACCESS and TRMS

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At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

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Falls Church, VA, US

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