Senior Systems Engineer

DCS Corporation; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking a senior systems engineer with DoD acquisition experience to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

The position focuses on leading and supporting systems engineering activities, developing SEPs and plans, and coordinating with subject matter experts to deliver DoD programs on Army platforms. U.S. citizens only; DoD Secret clearance required. 8+ years of relevant experience expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to sensitive requirements.
• BS degree or higher in engineering or science.
• Must obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• 8+ years of DoD acquisition experience with ACAT-level program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support DoD systems engineering activities, including standards and DoDAF products.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SEPs, CM plans, risk management plans, and IMS.
• Attend program reviews and provide recommendations for system engineering and testing improvements.
• Provide SE support for PM products, including requirements analysis and verification.

Skills

DoD acquisition experience

Security clearance (DoD Secret)

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in related engineering or science

Job description

DCS is looking for a senior systems engineer with DoD acquisition experience to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

Essential Job Functions:

supporting Director of Systems Engineering initiatives such as establishing and updating standards and interfaces, supporting knowledge management definition and implementation, and establishing digital engineering policy.

Additionally, the position will require leading and supporting evaluations of complex problems to provide data for O6 decision points.

Duties necessitate significant critical thinking, the initiative to seek out information from other subject matter experts, and the independence to manage tasks toward overarching intent while keeping awareness of when leadership's input is necessary to determine the next steps of a project.

Developing, implementing, and maintaining systems engineering processes and documents (i.e., systems engineering plans (SEPs), configuration management plans, risk management plans, and integrated master plans) to support the PM PNT products.

Attending program reviews including pre- and post-review events, IPT and working group meetings; and providing recommendations for system engineering, testing, and other improvements.

Providing systems engineering support for PM products and documentation including: risk identification and management; system configuration management; concept development; requirements analysis, development, derivation, and documentation; systems design and architecture; modeling and simulation; integration, test, and evaluation; hardware and software validation; host platform integration support; and field demonstrations.

Providing systems engineering activities to manage, implement, conduct, review, and update documentation to integrate classified and unclassified PM products with client systems on Army platforms.

Developing, reviewing, and updating systems engineering processes and documents, such as the: SEP, configuration management plans, risk management plans, Department of Defense architecture framework (DoDAF) products, and assist in the development of integrated master plans and deliver them according to PM product IMS.

Providing input into the development of SOOs, SOWs, PWSs, performance specifications, associated solicitation documentation, and provide technical advice and assistance regarding proposal evaluation.

Reviewing data artifacts for acceptability and ensure the product-data relationships are maintained and establishing and maintaining database(s).

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in related engineering or science discipline.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance.

Must have 8 years' experience in DoD acquisition and have supported an ACAT level program.

Desired Skills:

DAU certification in Systems Engineering

Pay Range and Benefits:

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $90,220 - $210,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: