Principle Systems Engineer

o   Requirements definition and analysis

o   Architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment

o   Requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface management

• Develop systems engineering documentation
• Assist with planning and execution of technical reviews and assessments
• Conduct and support all engineering and technical activities required during the material solution analysis, technology, engineering, and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operation and support phases of the systems acquisition process
• Develop engineering and technical plans
• Conduct systems architectural analyses to include system design / design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment
• Produce architectures, document planned and existing systems, determine deficiencies, develop alternatives, recommend solutions, and support development of a plan to implement the chosen solution per acquisition and sustainment system engineering processes
• Track and ensure system architecture and interoperability requirements for the baselined system is maintained
• Detail operational requirements and functional interactions within the system and with other systems, considering life cycle costs, logistics supportability, human factors, etc.
• Translate DoD user requirements into system requirements for designing, developing, testing and evaluating systems and subsystems using USAF and DoD approved acquisition methods
• Understand and implement robust DoD acquisition and sustainment systems engineering processes to address the life-cycle requirements of each product support area
• Prepare and review program specifications for items, processes and materials. Develop and utilize analytical, simulation, MBSE and digital engineering analysis techniques to optimize system performance and / or system effectiveness; establish system sensitivities, define system parameters, evaluate hardware and validate flight test results in terms of overall system relationships and applications.
• Develop, prepare, review, and integrate selected milestone review documentation, periodic reports, and certifications as identified in current DoD and AF acquisition policy
• Review, evaluate and monitor acquisition Contractor drawings for completeness, currency, technical accuracy and conformance to requirements
• Facilitate the transfer of information, lessons learned and best practices across all customers and contractors serviced under this task order within constraints of proprietary rights
• Perform market research and trade studies to assess current and future systems to ensure they that meet mission needs / requirements
• Conduct, define and evaluate system cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Perform reviews, studies (including root cause analysis), audits, evaluations and analyses and provide technical recommendations to the Government
• Conduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability and maintainability, risk and scheduling trade-off studies
• Develop USAF approved Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), test plans and procedures, prepare test readiness reviews and associated test documentation using DoD and USAF standard processes, execute developmental tests and assist in operational test planning / execution, and evaluate tests in support of acquisition and sustainment programs
• Participate in integrated logistics support efforts, provisioning and source coding, maintenance data collection, technical order management, configuration management, evaluation of quality deficiency reports, and / or identification of alternate sources of supply for diminishing manufacturing / materiel sources preferred
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education / Training :

• Master’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
• Bachelor’s Degree may be considered with an additional 2+ years of experience

Experience :

• 16+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Experience with network architectures, embedded systems and application deployment across a variety of systems and hardware, to include cloud deployment and virtualization
• Familiarity with DoD Acquisition processes including Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, Engineering Manufacturing and Development, Production and Deployment activities
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and / or Air Combat operations including live aircrew training / development of tactics, techniques, and procedures and Range Infrastructure architectures and systems are desired
• Familiarity with foreign ground radar Experience with DoDAF and modeling / simulation (e.g., CORE, Genesys, Azure, Jira, Confluence, etc.) strongly preferred
• Experience with requirements development, production and deployment, and operation and support, architectures development & implementation, modeling & simulation including but not limited to Model Based Systems Engineering principles, verification & validation, technical data package development and sustainment, and principles of configuration management
• Experience with DoDAF and modeling / simulation (e.g., CORE, Genesys, Azure, Jira, Confluence, etc.) strongly preferred

Security :

• Must be a US citizen
• Active DoD issued security clearance at level Secret or higher required
• Eligibility for Top Secret security clearance required

Physical Requirements :

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
• Must be able to perform business travel; Travel may involve multiple days / weeks

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources