Missile Defense Program Office Systems Engineer

BecTech, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; Full time

Job description

This is a program office role, rather than a software development role. As such, the individual does not perform technical work but rather supports it through a holistic understanding of the weapon system, software requirements, performance metrics, etc. The ideal candidate is a keen learner who asks questions for better understanding.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for Surface to Air Missile Communications support for Radio Frequency missile communications components.
• Operational and technical support to integrate existing and developing operational command and control systems.
• Develop and document system architectures and functions in applicable Interface Control Documents, specifically the interface document.
• Provide performance assessment and verification (PAV) support to the Systems Engineer for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office.
• PAV processes and plan development, monitor and implement plans to assess and verify system performance
  
  

What We Need From You

• US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree (STEM)
• 7+ years of experience working on DOD or missile defense software programs
• Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks
• Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
• Understanding of how to provide programmatic oversight of a major weapons system. Experience in radio frequency concepts, components, development and integration within the missile sections.
  
  

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
• Experience with Missile System Software Development
• Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.
  
  

What You'll Be Part Of

A team of Talented and mission oriented professional federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. This is a team of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer. You'll be surrounded by teammates who are part of Dominating the All-Domain Battlespace. The Engineers on our team are not limited to the status quo. Our team is always looking for better ways to do things- BIG things, little things, anything, and everything. We always ask the question, "How can we improve this?"

Ada Specifications

• Detail any physical or mental requirements associated with an individual being able to successfully perform the duties of the job, examples are provided below.
• Will be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Work environment office building indoors.
• Stressful environment must be able to reasonably handle changing and stressful environment.
• Must be able to interact with clients on a daily basis.
• 100% onsite
  
  

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation.