Principal Systems Engineer
PCG supports the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) to ensure the defense acquisition community has suitable Research and Engineering capability to help define, develop, cost, test, produce, operate, and sustain defense systems throughout all phases of the acquisition life cycle. OSD develops and implements policy for all OUSD(R&E) areas of responsibility; works to build / maintain the workforce's currency, capability, and capacity; and continually maintains substantive technical engagement with Component organizations throughout the acquisition life cycles of major and selected acquisition programs. Additional engagements across government, industry, and academia help shape the future of DoD research and engineering.
PCG seeks a motivated,hardworking Principal Systems Engineer with experience in defense weapon systems and acquisition policy to join our energized team in support of a variety of programs.
As a mid-level member of the team, you will assist OUSD(R&E) in advancing the practice of Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering focused on the sustainment of reliable and maintainable weapon systems. You will regularly work with the R&M community of practice and DoD senior executives. You will review OUSD(R&E) modernization priorities and related technologies, legislation, policies, procedures, practices, guidance, standards, handbooks, tools, DoD workforce skills and training, in coordination with OUSD(R&E) organizations, DoD Components, other federal agencies, and academic and industry partners. Highly qualified candidates will have additional experience with model-based systems engineering and / or software development (to include software reliability).
This position is hybrid remote with on-site work located in Alexandria, VA. The candidate must reside in the National Capital Region (NCR). This position will require successful adjudication of the National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a DoD common access card.
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Location : ALEXANDRIA, VA, United States
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required : Secret
Potential for Remote Work : Hybrid
This position receives a competitive salary , depending on experience, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and more . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! This position is active and funded.
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Principal System Engineer • Alexandria, VA, USA