Sr. Systems Engineer

Abacus Technology Corporation; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 174,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) and Matching

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Membership, Technical Trg

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Systems Engineer to provide technical support for the TAAS program at Hanscom AFB. This full-time position requires 10+ years in systems engineering, a Master’s degree, and a TS/SCI clearance.

The role involves evaluating program portfolios, developing system requirements, preparing technical documents, and delivering engineering support across acquisition, development, and deployment with a focus on system performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in systems engineering.
• Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• US citizen with TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply broad knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process.
• Evaluate program portfolio and design system tests to ensure performance.
• Prepare technical documents defining system/subsystem characteristics.
• Provide engineering support, risk management, and training for programs.
• Communicate with management and technical staff clearly and professionally.

Skills

System engineering

Requirements gathering

MODA (Multi-Objective Decision Analysi

Communication

Acquisition process knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

Power Platform

SharePoint

Teams

Automation tools

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide technical support for the Technical Advisory and Assistance Services (TAAS) program at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process.
• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics.
• Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.
• Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in systems engineering. Master’s degree in a related technical field. Experience working on each stage of the system development life cycle from initiation through deployment/sustainment. Experience with RFP development including requirements gathering and analysis and source selection evaluation criteria. Knowledge of digital engineering strategy and tools including Microsoft Power Platform. Advanced knowledge of other Microsoft collaboration tools. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams, including data management, list creation, and integration with Power Platform. Experience with other automation tools and platforms. Demonstrated proficiency with process modeling and developing workflow diagrams. Able to elicit and interpret requirements and translate to technical specifications/system design following best practices and design patterns. Capable of performing: problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis. Able to communicate with management, technical staff, and end users in a clear and professional manner. Experience with engineering practices, techniques, and standards. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop and present technical presentations. Able to represent complex data in diagrams or through other techniques that communicate precise information to both business and technical staff. Proven ability to understand the strategic and tactical approach to projects and handle multiple projects concurrently. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI).

The projected compensation range for this position is $174,290-$195,775. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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