Senior Systems Engineer (ESY4)

Decision Technologies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (ESY4) to support a large Navy contract at the Washington Navy Yard, DC. The role involves leading a 200-person team and coordinating with subcontractors to deliver integrated software, hardware and network solutions.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s in engineering, 10+ years in radar, EW, EO/IR or laser systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Domestic travel may be required; on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Master’s degree in engineering or a relevant field.
• 10 Years of experience with Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser software system/subsystem design, development, production and/or test experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and integration of hybrid software, web and hardware products from specs to maintenance.
• Manage the development cycle for a resilient software, hardware and web application with design, coding, testing and deployment.
• Coordinate with program managers, contractors and customers to maintain schedules, costs and technical performance.

Skills

Secret Clearance

Navy/DOD policy knowledge

PM awareness

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or a relevant field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (ESY4), to support a large support services contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command.

Position Description:

You will provide support to the Program and Deputy Program Manager of a 200-person contractor team that includes subcontractor personnel.

Work location and telework:

The government work location is the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Contractors will be required to work at the Navy Yard and in nearby office locations up to 5 days a week. Teleworking may be possible with the customers’ approval but will need to evolve as the work relationships evolve.

Responsibilities and Duties:

A Systems Engineer, also known as lead systems analyst, a network engineer who can also program, or a software engineer who can also manage networks, is an IT professional who oversees the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance. These products are often sophisticated systems that run on the web. The systems engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices.

Duties of a systems engineer typically include managing the development cycle associated with producing a resilient software, hardware and web application, including specification, design, coding, testing and maintenance.

Systems engineering is like putting together a puzzle, matching varied pieces together to make one cohesive whole. Systems engineers are concerned with the “big picture” of a project in addition to technical aspects and must consider details like cost, schedules and social issues that may be associated with a project.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Certification requirements: None
• Education and experience: Master’s degree in engineering or a relevant field
• 10 Years of working with at least one of the following: Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser software system/subsystem design, development, production and/or test experience.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience:
• • Demonstrated knowledge of Navy/DOD policy and guidance
  • System Engineering Technical Reviews
  • Technology readiness and technical performance measures
  • Combat Systems Integration and requirements decomposition
  • Systems Engineering
  • Program Protection
  • Risk Management Process
• Specialized experience: No other specialized experience required

Travel Requirements:

• Travel should be infrequent but include occasional trips to support government efforts at East and West Coast naval-centric areas like Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA.

Decision Technologies, Inc. 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.