Ground Systems R&D Engineer

Sciolex Corporation; Chantilly; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative defense contractor is seeking a Ground Systems R&D Engineer to provide vital support for the acquisition of national intelligence ground systems. This role involves collaborating with government entities and other contractors to analyze system architecture and evaluate technologies. You'll engage in the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to system design and testing, ensuring that cutting-edge solutions are delivered. Join a company that values diversity and work-life balance, and be part of a team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of people across the globe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant field; degree may be substituted with experience.
• Knowledge of ground systems and Agile methodologies is essential.

Responsabilités

• Support system architecture analysis and evaluation for ground R&D systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and optimize technical performance.
• Deliver briefings and reports to USG staff and industry partners.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Agile Software development methodologies

AI/ML concepts

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Overview

What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?

You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence. Our core services include systems engineering technical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance. From our humble beginning as a small Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation is now the home for over 1,000 employees across the U.S.

Over the past 18 years, Sciolex Corporation has constructed an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, all while supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be a part of. When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you are working for a stable company that values you and is committed to ensuring you receive the utmost employee care.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an innovative Ground Systems R&D Engineer that will provide SETA support for the acquisition of intelligence community (IC) national intelligence ground R&D systems (hardware and software), cooperatively with government, FFRDC, and other SETA contractors. In this role, you will actively support system level architecture analysis and evaluation, and specific system acquisition processes.

• Technical review and assessment of systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces, and operations of ground systems.
• Feasibility and applicability of relevant systems and technologies to future communication systems, ground systems, and operations concepts.
• Conduct Analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs.
• Provide technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration, and test.
• Software Development support, to include planning, execution, monitoring of software development contracts.
• Deliver briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.
• Active member of enterprise R&D, learning, and innovation environment creating, gathering, and sharing knowledge to grow organizational competency and capability.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Poly.
• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge/Experience of ground systems and Agile Software development methodologies.
• Interest in developing knowledge in AI/ML concepts, and ability to investigate new technologies.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.