Systems Engineer - Interface Engineer (25-239)

Who is Trace3

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate Automate Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine California. We employ more than 1200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver Indianapolis Grand Rapids Lexington Los Angeles Louisville Texas San Francisco.

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We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the big picture. We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

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LOCATION: Full time/Onsite at Colorado Springs CO or Huntsville AL

SALARY RANGE:$120000 - $145000

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Interface Engineer will lead in authoring the development of ICDs and IDDs. This includes establishing new interfaces between external elements including sensors and other Command and Control Systems. The Interface Engineer will ensure the ICDs and IDDs created are to appropriate standards required of the program. Additionally it is expected that the Interface Engineer develop various behavioral diagrams to understand and document the requirements. The Interface Engineer will create requirements captured in DOORS and at sufficient detail to provide clear understanding to the implementation teams. The Interface Engineers primary responsibility will be developing and updating of multiple Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Documents (IDDs). Successful candidate will attend interface working group meetings with MDA customer and representatives of assigned external element engineering organization as well as support to program integration and test related efforts for the associated interface. Successful candidate may also be assigned to support: other interface engineers in developing ICDs for other BMDS Elements support requirements engineering use case development and logical architecture modeling tasks as SE department tasking requires. Successful candidate will support spiral leadership to assure interface artifacts and system assessment tasks required for the assigned sensor interface are completed when required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Candidate must possess an understanding of systems engineering process and principles
• A successful applicant should have a proven track record of successfully applying system engineering principles to develop product solutions
• Candidates must have experience in requirements elicitation including the use behavior diagrams as an analysis tool to understand and decompose requirements
• Demonstrated Systems Engineering skills and experience with interface engineering including authoring of Interface Control Documents (ICDS) and Interface Design Documents (IDDS) to include: message definition and processing rules; message formatting (e.g. XML VMF et al); physical/network specifications and models to include the ISO OSI model; physical/network topologies and devices; network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP UDP et al) is a must
• Requirements engineering and development of behavioral models and diagrams including use cases sequence diagrams and activity diagrams are required
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral are a must
  Requirements engineering to include experience working with IBM Rationals Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) is highly desirable
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) - based cyber security and experience with Agile or Iterative Development Methods are a plus
• The successful candidate will have 9 years professional experience in Systems Engineering or related discipline
• The candidate will have significant experience in authoring ICDs and IDDs that are DID compliant and to DoD Standards
• Must be able to function as part of an experienced team in developing systems engineering products and artifacts while adhering to the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and other processes
• Experience with authoring Missile Defense System (MDS) ICDs and IDDs is highly desirable
• Experience in authoring Complex Command and Control Systems ICDs and IDDs is highly desirable
• Some Travel Required
• This position will be assigned to the program Systems Engineering Team within SEIT
• The Interface Engineer is a Systems Engineer and will be at times called to support non-interface systems engineering activities

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED:

• Bachelors Degree in Math Science Engineering or Software Engineering
• Masters Degree in an Engineering Discipline

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9

8570/8140REQUIREMENT:None

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret required

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 529 College Savings Plan Health Savings Account Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3s DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership character and passion in all that we do.

Were committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation improves outcomes fosters collaboration boosts teammate satisfaction and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications merit and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and will not be used in employment decisions including hiring promotions or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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