Systems Engineer, Level 3 (AE)

AEITS Inc. a GTSC company is growing its team: Seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3.

Location: Annapolis Junction Maryland area

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Mission: Analyzes users requirements concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements advises alternative approaches and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements design and technology. Incorporates new plans designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel government overseers and senior executives.

Location: Annapolis Junction Maryland area

All work is on-site in-person in a SCIF environment. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Certifications: None.

Requirements:

Proven experience providing programmatic and systems engineering support to Agency programs

Experience developing and evaluating Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) for IT and/or operational mission programs

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Agency systems engineering processes and tools Knowledge of Agency programmatic processes and tools

Education and Required Qualifications:

Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required.

Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.

Bachelors degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Responsibilities:

Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) etc.

Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents Requirements specifications and Interface Control Documents Assist with the development of system requirements functional requirements and allocation of the same to individual hardware software facility and personnel components

Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings design reviews program reviews and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination

Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations

Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components

Generate alternative system concepts physical architectures and design solutions

Define the methods processes and evaluation criteria by which the systems subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan

Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis

Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS) work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)

Participate in the development of system engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents

Participate in interface definition design and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle

Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness

Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill and ensure these requirements are complete correct unique unambiguous realizable and verifiable

Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements designs interfaces test procedures etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers

Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality Integrity Nonrepudiation and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g. Identification Authentication Access Control Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords cryptography discretionary access control mandatory access control hashing key management etc.)

Implement comprehensive SOA solutions

Implement operational view technical standards view and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards

Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate comprehensive and complete

Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository

Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan

In conjunction with system stakeholders plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements

Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions

Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements consider impacts prior to commitment to change gain stakeholder buy-in eliminate ambiguity ensure traceability to source requirements and track and settle open actions

Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance

Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)

Support the development and review of Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) documents (i.e. Initial Capability Document Capabilities Description Document IA Strategy)

Provide technical direction for the development engineering interfacing integration and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation analysis and functional allocation conducting systems requirements reviews developing concepts of operation and interface standards developing system architectures and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis

Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system the user and the environment that satisfies operational support maintenance and disposal needs

Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability Maintainability Vulnerability Survivability Producibility etc.)

Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces

Develop comprehensive SOA solutions

Develop operational view technical standards view and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards

Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas

Use validated models simulations and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development

Ensure effective periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system both hardware and software components and associated documentation during the life of the system

Serve as a member of the CCB

Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost reuse complexity risk system expansion and growth

Develop alternative courses of action workarounds and fallback positions with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data

Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency national and international standards applicable to the system development of interest. Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and software

As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions technology limitations environmental impact and life-cycle costs

Provide technical direction for the development engineering interfacing integration and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation analysis and functional allocation conducting systems requirements reviews developing concepts of operation and interface standards developing system architectures and performing

technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis

Improve standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performance

Fully define interfaces in terms of origination destination stimulus and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardware

BENEFITS - Full-time Employees

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. From day one youll have access to generous paid time off comprehensive benefits and a retirement plan designed to help you plan for the future. We offer flexible and hybrid work options where possible along with a collaborative environment that values your time contributions and well-being.

Were also committed to your growth through ongoing training educational reimbursement and opportunities to advance your career. Whether youre building new skills or taking the next step youll find the support you need to succeed here.

• 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance
• Five weeks of PTO to start accrued throughout the year
• A variety of medical dental and vision plans to fit your needs
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage options including voluntary supplemental plans
• Generous 401(k) employer match for all employees along with the potential for an additional discretionary employer contribution
• Flexible schedules designed to support both our employees and our clients
• Hybrid work options available for eligible roles
• Robust employee referral bonus program
• Investment in your growth through training and tuition reimbursement

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