SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Lvl 6)

Quantum Research International; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Research International, Inc is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer Level 6 to support a government program delivering large data processing solutions using emerging technologies. The role is onsite at Annapolis Junction, MD with no telework or hybrid option.

The candidate will develop SE documentation, manage requirements across architectures, and coordinate cross-discipline actions. Eligible candidates require TS/SCI with polygraph and long experience in systems engineering across DoDAF SOA

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Very detail oriented with high accuracy.
• Excellent customer relationship skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop sections of System Engineering documentation (SEPs, ICDs, requirements).
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements per DoDAF and SOA.
• Allocate requirements to hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from CCB, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.
• Analyze technical alternatives and provide preliminary recommendations.
• Apply systems engineering across lifecycle phases: Concept to Retirement.
• Interact with government regarding SE considerations and issues.
• Communicate with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Ensure technical integrity, quality and completeness of deliverables across ISO/IEC 15288 processes.
• Support Project, Enterprise, Portfolio, and Infrastructure process areas.

Skills

Written & verbal skills

Detail orientation

Customer relationship skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 24 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field + 20 years

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field + 18 years

PhD in Engineering or related field + 18 years

Job description

Overview

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando , FL and Tupelo, MS.

Mission

Quantum is looking to staff a Sr. Systems Engineer Level 6 to support a Government program that delivers important technical solutions and products using emerging technologies for processing significantly large amounts of data. Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the National Security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results. Our team is looking for the best talent who want to contribute to support our customer’s unique and mission-critical work. This is a growing, high-profile program. The position is onsite Annapolis Junction, MD ( no telework or hybrid option s)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture.
• Assist with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
• Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Responsible for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288:
• Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal.
• Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement.
• Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with full scope polygraph.
• A High School Diploma or GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general systems engineering experience.
• OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience
• OR
• A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience
• OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience.

Desired Skills/\Qalifications:

• Strong written and verbal skills to support documentation and customer interface.
• Must be very detail oriented.
• Must have exceptional customer relationship skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.