Mission Systems Engineer

Prescient Edge; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A Veteran-Owned Small Business is seeking a qualified Mission Systems Engineer to support the design and deployment of advanced mission systems. The role includes developing high-level architectures for C5ISR systems, creating solutions to meet specifications, and cultivating customer relationships. Ideal candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field. This opportunity promises growth within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical field equivalent, or 7+ years of direct experience in related fields.
• Proven performance with projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze high-level architecture and designs for C5ISR systems.
• Create C5ISR solutions and map project planning documents.
• Cultivate customer relationships to enhance the company’s reputation.
• Develop C5ISR prototype designs for rapid deployment.
• Draft Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Alternatives Analysis (AA), and Technology Roadmaps.
• Draft system design concepts, plans, and reports for C5ISR solutions.
• Cultivate customer relationships that enhance the company’s reputation to ensure a clear and complete understanding of customer needs.
• Be able to work cohesively with Product Owner/s, Software developers, Engineers, Technicians and other team members to ensure project cost, schedule and performance are met.
• Operate as a Product Owner for projects.
• Plan team travel, develop travel plans, and provide travel status.
• Plan details for operational testing, operational exercises, and operational needs to include materials, daily planning, travel coordination, and personnel movements.
• Develop planning, meetings, and projects documents supporting PjMs.
• Execute travel to meet Government requirements.
• Obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance.
• Be able to accept guidance and direction from the CIO/MPD, PjMs, and senior Project or Technical Leads.
• Conduct Government and internal reviews and act on feedback from reviewers.
• Build visions, business relationships, & goals for future endeavors.

Skills

Good communication

Writing skills

Team skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or Aerospace Engineer

7+ years direct technical experience or SME in related fields

Job description

Overview

The requirements listed define the Mission Systems Engineer (MSE) responsibilities and tasking. The MSE is a highly qualified individual that understands projects, managing resources and can conduct in-depth analysis of systems. The MSE works with the design team to understand the Government’s needs, develop visions, and execute Minotaur and ISR operations. The MSE shall directly support the Chief Integration Officer (CIO)/C5ISR Program Director, Project Managers (PjM), and engineers to accomplish tasks related to design, integration, and deployment of mission systems and ground infrastructure. The MSE shall be a self-starter that is able to deliver products to meet mission execution.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and analyze high level architecture, designs, and functional requirements for ground infrastructure, aircraft, and surface C5ISR systems.
2. Create C5ISR solutions and map project planning documents.
3. Develop C5ISR solutions that meet detailed specifications and requirements.
4. Develop C5ISR prototype designs for rapid deployment.
5. Draft Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Alternatives Analysis (AA), and Technology Roadmaps.
6. Draft system design concepts, plans, and reports for C5ISR solutions.
7. Cultivate customer relationships that enhance the company’s reputation to ensure a clear and complete understanding of customer needs.
8. Be able to work cohesively with Product Owner/s, Software developers, Engineers, Technicians and other team members to ensure project cost, schedule and performance are met.
9. Operate as a Product Owner for projects.
10. Plan team travel, develop travel plans, and provide travel status.
11. Plan details for operational testing, operational exercises, and operational needs to include materials, daily planning, travel coordination, and personnel movements.
12. Develop planning, meetings, and projects documents supporting PjMs.
13. Execute travel to meet Government requirements.
14. Obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance.
15. Be able to accept guidance and direction from the CIO/MPD, PjMs, and senior Project or Technical Leads.
16. Conduct Government and internal reviews and act on feedback from reviewers.
17. Build visions, business relationships, & goals for future endeavors.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, Aerospace Engineer (AE) or similar technical field of study. Technical degrees may be substituted for 7+ years of directtechnical experience or Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in related fields such as mechanical, electrical or systems design.

Proven performance with projects with good communication, writing and team skills.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.