Senior Systems Engineer III

Pantheon Data; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

SmartBenefits

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Pantheon Data in Oxnard, California, is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide engineering support at the Mission Package Support Facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with extensive experience in military systems sustainment and life-cycle management.

This role involves direct collaboration with cross-functional teams, technical guidance, and development of processes. A master’s or bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline, along with significant experience, is necessary for this position.

The position is on-site at NSWC PHD with a salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional experience with a master's, or 20 years with a bachelor's.
• Experience in sustainment and life-cycle support in DoD or Navy environments.
• Proven ability to develop SOPs and training standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the MPSF System Engineer.
• Develop and maintain life-cycle support processes.
• Prepare reports on issues affecting transition to FOC.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical skills

Technical report writing

Microsoft Suite software

Knowledge management platforms

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Atlassian Confluence

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years to include infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to provide technical and engineering support to the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) System Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, programmatic support, process development, and knowledge management, with extensive experience supporting sustainment and life‑cycle management of complex systems. This role will directly contribute to the successful transition of Mission Modules (MMs) to Full Operational Capability (FOC) and will require collaboration across engineering, logistics, and support organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical and engineering support to the MPSF System Engineer, including participation in technical reviews, meetings, and program-level working groups.
• Support MPSF Leadership and System Engineer with analytical and programmatic tasks, including Technical Readiness Reviews, Mission Readiness Reviews, Program Management Councils, and other forums.
• Address technical and engineering issues impacting MM sustainment efforts and prepare written reports on issues affecting MPSF's transition to FOC.
• Develop and update life-cycle support processes, tools for distance support, and RFU certification test requirements.
• Support development and update of MPSF infrastructure requirements, maintenance workload/manning analyses, SOPs, and personnel training requirements, including creation of MPSF Training Qualification Standards (TQS).
• Develop and maintain content for MPSF/MMRC spaces on NAVSEA wiki (Atlassian Confluence), Flankspeed Teams, SharePoint Online, and related products, including pages, workflows, and dashboards.
• Perform Wiki Site Administration duties: manage permissions and templates, conduct user training, collaborate with department site administrators, and share best practices.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and coordination from engineering, logistics, and support organizations.
• Develop and maintain the MPSF Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Perform other tasks deemed appropriate for this role as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in any engineering discipline and fifteen (15) years of professional experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline and twenty (20) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering, sustainment, and life-cycle support of complex systems, preferably within DoD or Navy environments.
• Strong analytical skills and experience supporting technical reviews, readiness reviews, and program management councils.
• Proven ability to develop and update processes, SOPs, training standards, and infrastructure requirements.
• Experience with knowledge management platforms (Atlassian Confluence, SharePoint, Teams) and site administration.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and coordinate data from multiple organizations.
• Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and user training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) or similar Navy/DoD programs.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA processes and requirements.
• Proficiency in process modeling and workflow development tools.
• Experience with logistics and maintenance analysis.
• Experience developing training qualification standards and conducting user training.
• Familiarity with government contracting and procurement regulations.

Clearance Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements. Secret Clearance is required for continued employment.

Work Location

Oxnard, California, on-site at NSWC PHD. Frequent travel may be required, including overseas and underway.

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits. Additional benefits may include SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, tuition assistance for continuing education expenses and certifications related to the position, and other benefits as described on our website.

Important Information (EEO Statement)

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.