Senior Systems Engineer (ESY4)

Decision Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a large contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command. Located at the Washington Navy Yard, this position requires extensive experience in systems engineering, with qualifications including a Master's in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. This role involves managing the development cycle of complex systems and integrating various technologies. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys or Laser software.
• 10 years of design, development, production or testing experience.
• No certification requirements are specified.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program and Deputy Program Manager of a large contractor team.
• Oversee software, hardware and web application development cycles.
• Integrate various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices.

Skills

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

10 Years of working experience

Demonstrated knowledge of Navy/DOD policy

Combat Systems Integration

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or a relevant field

Job description

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision‑making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In‑Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem‑solvers focused on performance with industry‑leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

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:

• 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
• Program Protection
• 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.

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