Sr. Systems Engineer, Capability Lead

QED Systems, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

QED Systems, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer, Capability Lead to join our team at APG, MD in support of PM IS&A. The role leads programmatic and technical work across acquisition and deployment of Intelligence Capabilities, with emphasis on schedules, risk, and vendor coordination.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts and government staff to ensure milestones are met, manage requirements, and apply DoD system engineering processes. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer field is required.
• Master’s degree can substitute 3 years of experience.
• Experience with DoD system engineering processes and military intel doctrine is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and support personnel to meet milestones in acquisition and deployment of intelligence capabilities.
• Maintain schedules and communicate risks and project status to senior PM leadership.
• Engage with vendors and government staff to guide acquisition milestones and perform analysis and engineering services.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical communication

Requirements decomposition

System integration

Military intel processes

Acquisition background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/System/Software or Computer Engineering; related field

Master’s degree may substitute three years of experience

Job description

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Systems Engineer, Capability Lead to join our team at APG, MD in support of our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A). The Intel Capability Lead is responsible for directing programmatic and technical work through the acquisition and deployment of Intelligence Capabilities.

Duties

• Collaborate with a team of Engineers and Test and Quality Support Personnel, provide Contract Support, and work closely with the Product Lead to successfully complete key milestones (e.g., Test-Fix-Test Model) of application procurement of Commercially Available Software.
• Maintain an Integrated Master Schedule, Key Milestones, and Stakeholder (Vendors, TLLM, ATEC, PM Leadership, NGCS Leadership and Unite Representatives) Engagements, while conveying risks and Project Status to senior leadership within the PM.
• Responsible for working closely with the Vendors, to help guide them through key acquisition milestones while providing analysis, acquisition and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members.
• Responsible for the handling acquisition sensitive activities and information which includes detailed knowledge of the Commercial Software.

Required Skills & Experience

• Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Direct experience working with complex software systems performing requirements decomposition, managing requirements, reviewing software design, and tracking software development, integration and testing.
• Direct experience with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance software systems. Direct experience in the design, integration, configuration, and analysis of complex software systems, military electronics, computer networking, and digital and graphic display systems.
• Direct experience with Department of Defense System Engineering processes.
• Direct experience with military intel processes and doctrine.
• An acquisition background is highly desired.

Required Clearance

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret w/SCI eligibly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree preferred in Electrical, Electronic, System, Software or Computer Engineering; Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least fifteen (15) years of related work experience required.
• Master’s degree may substitute three (3) years of required experience.

Travel

Up to 25% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment

This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.

Physical Demands

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.

Total Compensation

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range

$150,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer - Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female