Senior Systems Engineer

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Tactical Data Link program at Eglin AFB, FL. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and extensive DoD systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities include evaluating plans, developing system characteristics, validating systems, and providing engineering support across acquisition, development, integration, fielding, and risk management with a focus on test execution.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and possess TS/SCI clearance.
• Masters/Doctorate with DoD experience or equivalent years as specified.
• Experience in DoD programs and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review program portfolio to evaluate plans, improve SE programs and design tests.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate proposed plans, designs and test results ensuring performance per specifications.
• Prepare technical documents defining system/subsystem characteristics and present to leadership.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Systems engineering

DoD experience

Education

Masters or Doctorate in related field

Bachelor's in related field

15 years related DoD experience with certs

Job description

Overview

Senior Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL: Limited, as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity fora Senior Systems Engineersupporting the Tactical Data Link (TDL) program which is within the Cyber & Networks Directorate and located at the Eglin AFB in Florida.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Must be US Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required;
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD
• OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but not limited to:

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.
• Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis.