DARPA Systems Engineer, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators in Arlington, Texas, is looking for a Systems Engineer to oversee the creation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of IT experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a preference for a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities include integrating various network operating systems and conducting complex research. This role requires a strong background in Research and Development within the Department of Defense.

Qualifications

• Seven years of IT professional experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products.
• Experience in integrating various network operating systems and hardware devices.
• Demonstrated experience in R&D engineering problems and methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products.
• Integrate network operating systems and application programs.
• Conduct research in complex problem areas.

Skills

IT professional experience

Integrating network operating systems

Project design considerations

Research and Development experience

Decision-making in engineering

Advanced techniques and practices

Experience in DARPA or similar

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Systems Engineer.

About Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators provides professional services to operational, intelligence, and technology development programs within the Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC).

Description

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of IT professional experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance.
• Experience integrating various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices through system specification, design, coding, testing and maintenance support.
• Experience considering overall project design including cost, schedule, and social issues that may be associated with a project.
• At least seven (7) years, the individual supported research and development (R&D) Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, and to resolve important questions and plan and coordinate work.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices for each lead of the four functional areas (Intelligence and Mission Capabilities, Architecture, Applications, and Mission Integration). Each functional area lead shall have at least five (5) years extensive experience, background and knowledge of the corresponding functional area.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in DARPA or similar organization is highly desirable.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Masters Preferred

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