Combat Systems Engineer Washington

Precise Systems, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 127,800 - 156,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Combat System Engineer for the Washington, DC office, dedicated to supporting the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Germany F-127 Frigate Programs. The role involves overseeing technical support, risk management, and utilizing MS tools for efficient collaboration. A bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field is required along with seven years of experience. Candidates must hold a Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. The position offers a dedicated yearly compensation of up to $142,000, inclusive of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Seven years' work experience required.
• Must hold and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer-related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Germany F-127 Frigate Programs.
• Coordinate and send out Ad Hoc meeting invites.
• Ensure risks are up-to-date.
• Assist clients by reminding them of key meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering or STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS SharePoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS Project

Job description

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforce, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex, offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

We are currently seeking a Combat System Engineer at the Washington, DC Office. The Combat Systems Engineer will be 100% allocated toward support of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Germany F-127 Frigate Programs. Serving as a direct report to the Germany Combat Systems Engineer (CSE), this role primarily supports the U.S. Government Germany Team within PEO IWS 4.0 and will cover several aspects of acquisition and technical support of the Germany Computer Program and supporting hardware.

Functional Description

Within that team, the selected candidate will work with teammates to support the CSE, with work distribution coordinated across the Engineering team based on individual strengths. Typical taskings include supporting the Systems Engineering process by attending and aiding technical discussions about integration and testing, reviewing technical deliverables and documentation, coordinating Action Items and responses for Requests for Information, managing Risk Management coordination, performing Schedule analysis, and developing and maintaining Plans and Procedures.

The role requires strong organizational skills using Microsoft (MS) Office Suite tools for daily tasks such as arranging meetings, communicating within and outside the Germany team, and maintaining the Germany Team’s Data Library.

Travel will be required both within the CONUS and OCONUS, 3–4 times a year.

Duties

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Oral: Clear and concise statements with context to ensure the recipient understands. Clarification questions encouraged.
• Written: Clear, concise, with context tailored to audience.
• Able to streamline communications to appropriate entities.
• Keep client informed daily via various channels.
• Able to draft, review, and route correspondence in keeping with NAVSEA letter-writing standards.
• Leadership
• Learns, and takes initiative to ask if something (tasking or an action) needs to be done to keep the program on track.
• Is proactive in engaging stakeholders.
• Collaboration
• Brings in the appropriate stakeholders.
• Asks if any other entities should be involved.
• Problem Solving
• Is self‑motivated to learn and explore with tools, libraries, and systems access given, but knows when to ask for help.
• Tries to solve or answer a question independently within reasonable timeframe.
• Time Management
• Self‑organizing and understanding of responsibilities and deadlines.
• Manage meeting times to start and stop on schedule.

Job Description

Organization

• Use full Cloud suite of tools (MS SharePoint, MS Teams) to maintain relevant data and maximize accessibility for the team.
• Use Collaborative MS Teams OneNote Notebook for informal notes.
• Gain access to SIPR and use networked Secure Sharedrive.
• Meeting Minutes & Agenda development and tracking.
• Combat Systems Engineering (CSE) Integrated Working Groups (IWGs).
• Focus Meetings (FMs) / Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Scheduling Meetings.
• Coordinate and send out Ad Hoc meeting invites.
• Find best time for key attendees using MS Outlook.
• Assist client by reminding them of key meetings or approaching deadlines.

Contracts

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Delivery Reviews for CSE‑related items.
• CDRL Tracking and follow‑up with review from other team functional areas such as SI & T, Logistics, Tech Rep, etc.
• Draft Monthly Contract Officer Representative (COR) Reports for COR sign‑off.
• Review invoices and flag any discrepancies to COR.
• Proactively coordinate CPARS reviews with government personnel and set up IPAR syncs with industry on a quarterly basis.
• Review or draft TI statements of work prior to COR review/signature.
• Work with the Financial team to ensure funding is ready to be placed on contract when needed.
• Systems Engineer responsibilities.
• Learn the F‑127 schedule and understand relationships of milestones to their dependencies.
• Learn, then understand System Security, ITAR, Releasability Guidelines.
• Learn, then understand T&E needed to support IAFCL T&E schedule with Ship Testing schedule alignment.

Risk Management

• Consolidate and ensure risks are up‑to‑date.
• Provide input on risk writing and wording.
• Schedule Monthly Risk Reviews at industry level for the Technical Director.
• Action Item and Planner Tracking.
• Update Action Item Power App tool with CSE status.
• Track Planner tool tasking and deadlines.

Basic Expectation

• Ability to independently work on tasks/efforts.
• Grow to be able to step in for the Government CSE when needed to tag‑team tasking especially when one person is out.
• Knowledge of Aegis/ICS Software and/or hardware design and capabilities.
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid development methodologies and associated milestones/reviews.
• Can explain the OODA Loop.
• Requirements analysis and A‑Spec development.
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Knows/can explain the difference between TCP and UDP.
• Integrated master Schedule (IMS) development (MS Project a plus).
• Some knowledge of acquisition process and engineering process.

Required Education

Bachelor’s in engineering or STEM degree.

Required Experience

Seven (7) years’ work experience required.

This role requires in‑person support.

Must hold and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well‑being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee‑managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

Recognition

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract‑specific requirements. The salary range for this position is NTE $142,000.00 annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Equal Opportunity

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee‑friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E‑Verify.