MK 41 VLS Systems Engineer at Precise Systems

This role is highly domain-specific to the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) at NSWC Port Hueneme Division — it sits at the intersection of systems engineering, software/hardware analysis, and lifecycle/logistics support, making a precise SOC mapping difficult. 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) was chosen as the closest fit given the emphasis on software/hardware analysis, technical documentation, and systems integration; 15-1299 is noted as an alternative given the specialized defense systems engineering nature of the work.

The posting explicitly states this is a full-time, in-office contract position — 'contract' here refers to the government contract vehicle (supporting a Navy ISEA), not a temporary employment engagement; the role is described as a permanent full-time hire.

The MK 41 VLS Personnel Certification Program (PCP) at the SMT or TD level is listed as a certification requirement under 'Education and Certification Requirements' — current or prior certification is required.

U.S. Citizenship is explicitly required due to customer sensitivity requirements.

An advanced degree is noted as a plus (preferred), not a hard requirement.

'MK 41 VLS ISEA data reduction and analysis tools' is listed as a required proficiency but no specific commercial tool name is given — it is captured as stated in the posting.

Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): MK 41 VLS ISEA data reduction and analysis tools.

Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.