Senior Systems Engineer

The Tatitlek Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,918 - 93,883; Full time

Job summary

A defense services company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support Requirements Identification and Systems Engineering tasks. The role involves gathering project requirements, creating engineering drawings, and supporting multiple operational groups. The ideal candidate will have ten years of project management experience, including work with Naval tactical systems and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft VISIO. A DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required, along with U.S. Citizenship. Competitive hourly pay starting at $58 an hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ten years of project management experience with eight years in facility systems designs.
• Experience with Naval tactical systems and communication systems.
• Ability to use various office automation software for technical and support work.

Responsibilities

• Gather tactical requirements and provide analysis.
• Develop and maintain AutoCAD and Visio drawings.
• Assist Configuration Management and Tactical Operations Groups.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft VISIO

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Ten years of experience in project management

Eight years experience with Naval tactical systems

DOD security clearance (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Systems Engineer (SSE) will provide support in three broad functional areas. These include Requirements Identification, Acquisition, Systems and Facility Engineering Support. Requirements Identification includes the gathering and analysis of Aegis weapon systems documentation. Acquisition includes determining parts or components required for various projects and requirements. Systems and Facility Engineering includes engineering space allocation and connectivity equipment necessary to establish Laboratories in the IWSL to meet facility user test requirements. The position is not covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) Davis Bacon Act (DBA), or union.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather and investigate tactical requirements from IWSL and customers. Research requirements using web tools, internet, Aegis Weapons System Design documentation and Points of Contact. Provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and develop IWSL Local Change Notice (ILCN) to support requirement. Package may contain items such as Floor plans, Power and Cooling, Data Cable Build/Install List, and Equipment Interconnecting Diagrams.
• Develop and maintain AutoCAD and Visio drawings. These include but are not limited to Tactical Roadmaps, Building Floor maps, Rack Elevation, Hotel Services, and Security.
• Develop and maintain Engineering Databases as required.
• Develop and maintain PowerPoint Briefs as required.
• Provide Engineering assistance to Configuration Management Group, Tactical Operations Group, Network Operation Group, and Commercial Systems Group.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Education and Experience:

• The Senior Systems Engineer (SSE) shall have ten (10) years of experience in project management with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience that demonstrates the ability to direct the preparation of facility systems designs, acquisition and logistics support, and change control.
• The SSE shall have eight (8) years of experience with Naval tactical systems, simulation systems, commercial systems, communication systems and applications.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to direct the preparation of facility systems designs, acquisition and logistics support and change control.
• Experience in AutoCAD and Microsoft VISIO, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Must have or be able to attain a DOD security clearance.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• The ability to work independently and complete a substantial body of work.
• Ability to accept and respond to new emergent and unique project task requirements.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally to co-workers, team members, internal department groups and personnel as well as outside entities to include other departments.
• Ability to use a variety of office automation software, i.e., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, AutoCAD, etc. to accomplish technical and support work.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

May require some travel.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran’s status or employment.

Salary

$58+/hourly DOE