Principal Systems Engineer

Themisinsight; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves analyzing user requirements, leading design and development activities, and providing technical leadership for systems engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, a strong background in cloud security, and the ability to manage complex projects. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative approach, this firm offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. Join a team that values interdisciplinary solutions and is dedicated to solving complex challenges in both public and private sectors.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans

401k with 6% contribution

10 standard holidays

25 days of PTO

Career counseling and development plans

Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 20 years of Systems Engineering experience in similar programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and develop system specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for integration of requirements and design.
• Develop technical documentation and system architecture.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Requirements Analysis

Feasibility Studies

System Architecture

Documentation Development

Cloud Security

Business System Interoperability

DoDAF Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering or related discipline

20 years experience in Systems Engineering

Tools

CAMEO

Job description

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to work in the Fort Meade, MD vicinity. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a full scope poly.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities.
• Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies.
• Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Incorporates new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develops technical documentation.
• Develops system architecture and system design documentation.
• Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.
• Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) ± Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc.
• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
• CAMEO experience needed.
• Cloud security background.
• Business system interoperability.
• DoDAF architecture.

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 10 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO.
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires.

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.