Systems Engineer SME

Space Systems Integration

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 190000 - 240000

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Systems Engineer SME for a role in Washington DC.

The Systems Engineer SMEs primary focus will be to provide systems engineering as well as program and acquisition support to the Government Team addition the individual will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on aerospace systems command and control systems and computer processing-related technologies and programs.

Role and Responsibilities include:

Provide engineering support for program management execution of a United Stated Air Force (USAF) program. Work with program teams to develop program objectives integrated roadmaps detailed schedules and program budgets.
Support the development of technical documentation including but not limited to statements of work and specifications leadership briefs specific engineering briefs related to the subject matter.
Analyze manufacturers proposals as permitted by law and regulation. Facilitate and provide engineering support throughout the design integration and test and execution processes.
Apply integration communication coordination organizational and planning expertise to technical research and development activities and acquisition across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines in order to assist with the implementation of program direction.
Plan organize and manage critical aspects of the development production and/or development of systems sub-systems or equipment to include managing program cost schedule and performance.
Assist in milestone planning tracking scheduling briefing preparations staff coordination and decision documentation preparation.
Gather data conduct analyses evaluation and validations of acquisition programmatic documentation.
Assist the program office in complying with tasks related to the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System CONOPS architectural views security accreditations and certifications acquisition reports program management agreements and memorandums of agreement.
Assist the program office in complying with applicable statutory and regulatory guidance.
Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies program planning and creation early capability development strategies and project planning and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities.
Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers suppliers and other stakeholders.
Work both individually and with a broader engineering program management and security team.
Work on multiple networks across various classification levels adhering to all security policies procedures and processes.

Required Qualifications:

20 years of relevant engineering experience with at least:
15 years in an engineering role for a systems program office/similar organization.
BS degree in a technical field such as engineering mathematics or physics.
Masters Degree.
Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
Be a self-starter thrive in a dynamic environment can accomplish high-level tasks independently is skilled in problem definition and work well with other team members members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers.
Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint Project Teams).
Highly adept in engineering tools such as Cameo DOORS.
Ability to learn new tools and adopt digital engineering business practices.
Must have knowledge of military platforms systems and operations.
Must have experience with collaboration tools including but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly translate client technical needs and assimilate project information.
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Travel is 25%.

Other Qualifications:

The selected candidate will have some or all of the following experience:
- Strong Understanding of Radio Frequency and Communications Systems: Demonstrated experience with designing deploying or managing radio frequency solutions including but not limited to Link-16 SATCOM technologies or other tactical data link protocols supporting mission-critical operations.
- Cloud and Enterprise IT Expertise: Hands-on experience in architecting managing or maintaining secure scalable cloud environments or hybrid infrastructure solutions for enterprise IT systems with an understanding of integration with Command and Control (C2) applications and electronic warfare systems.
- Experience in Electronic Warfare or Tactical Communications: Proficiency in the implementation and support of electronic warfare systems secure communication protocols and the configuration of advanced communication networks for military operations leveraging knowledge of modern C2 systems and tactical communication domains.
Good knowledge of networking communications command and control systems and datalinks.
Knowledge of current DoD acquisition regulations/policy and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Centers framework directives and policies.

$180000 - $240000 a year

Target salary range: $190000 - $240000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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