System Engineer, Senior - Secret

DCS Corp; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k/ESOP

PTO & education reimbursement

Work-life balance programs

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corp invites applications for a Senior Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC/ESA at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will provide expert systems engineering across the DoD acquisition lifecycle to enable modernization and warfighter capability delivery.

Key duties include requirements analysis, design, development, test, operation, sustainment, and disposal, with emphasis on MOSA, system modeling, and interface control. U.S. citizenship and active Secret Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 years of DoD experience (5 in DoD) or 15 years in related work (8 in DoD).
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret Clearance are required.
• Expert knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for DoD systems throughout the lifecycle.
• Perform requirements analysis, design, test planning, and documentation.
• Develop system specifications and architectures; guide testing and evaluation.
• Review engineering documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Support test resources scheduling and coordination across programs.
• Provide technical evaluation of contractor proposals and risk assessment.
• Support customer data analysis, modification programs, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare documentation for FAA certifications and procedures as needed.

Skills

MOSA

Systems Architecture Development

SysML/Cameo/Rhapsody

ICDS

Requirements Development & Management

Communications & Networking Systems

ATCALS

Radar & Surveillance Systems

RFI/RFP Development

SOW Development

Source Selection & Vendor Evaluation

Microsoft Office 365 & SharePoint

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

MOSA

SysML

Cameo

Rhapsody

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective AFMC mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Electronic Systems portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/ES is headquartered at Hanscom AFB, MA, with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This position is with AFLCMC/ESA and will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, test, operation, sustainment, and system disposal.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for new and legacy DoD systems.
• Accomplish and coordinate engineering tasks for modifications and systems upgrades.
• Provide support to customers including data analysis, modification programs, repair requirements, reliability/maintainability actions, and worldwide user support.
• Assist in designing, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and documentation during any phase of test and evaluation programs, including applicable FAA certifications and procedures.
• Provide engineering review of programs throughout the life cycle.
• Review and ensure all engineering-related documents are accurate and complete.
• Participate in the development of system specifications and system architecture products.
• Participate in test and evaluation support, including planning, test conduct, and evaluation of results against operational requirements.
• Assist in scheduling and securing required test resources in support of project and program office objectives.
• Provide technical evaluation of contractor proposals.
• Monitor, assess, and report on test and evaluation efforts; provide recommendations for test facility improvements.
• Support development of system and program technical plans, including review of technical documents, participation in working groups, tracking risks/issues, and reviewing test plans, procedures, and data.

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD, OR 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.

Must have and be able to maintain Active Secret Clearance.

• Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
• Systems Architecture Development
• System Modeling (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody)
• Interface Control Documentation (ICDS)
• Requirements Development & Management
• Communications & Networking Systems
• Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS)
• Radar & Surveillance Systems Integration
• Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
• Statement of Work (SOW) Development
• Source Selection & Vendor Evaluation
• Microsoft Office 365 & SharePoint
• SolidWorks

Pay Range and Benefits:

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

Salary Range: $123,639 - $170,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.