Systems Engineer

DCCA; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCA seeks a Systems Engineer in Maryland to support ground segment system engineering, architecture design, and interface control across multiple mission partners.

The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, experience in associated engineering domains, and the ability to lead technical teams while coordinating with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Ground segment system engineering experience or related field preferred.
• Ability to analyze interface control documents by tracing to requirements and design.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and maintenance of ground segment system engineering architecture/design.
• Analyze and implement key interface control documents by tracing to ground requirements and design.
• Support trade studies, performance analyses, risk and opportunity assessments.
• Oversee and guide the management of ground segment capabilities/requirements - allocation, verification, and validation.
• Provide support to ground segment software development and cyber security initiatives.
• Establish verification attributes for requirements/capabilities (test methods, levels, criteria).
• Develop use cases and trace artifacts to architecture constructs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams for complex ground systems.
• Tailor concepts to meet mission partner needs across multiple partners.
• Prepare and present to peers/management/customers.
• Collaborate cross-discipline with internal teams and external customers.

Education

Associate Engineer (CT7)

Engineer 1 (CT8)

Senior Engineer (CT9)

Principal Engineer (CT10)

Engineer Consultant (CT11)

Job description

Systems Engineer

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Key Tasks

• Support the operation and maintenance of ground segment system engineering architecture/design
• Analyze and implement key interface control documents by tracing to ground requirements and design
• Support trade studies, performance analyses, risk and opportunity assessments
• Oversee and guide the management of ground segment capabilities/requirements - allocation, verification, and validation
• Provide support to ground segment software development and cyber security initiatives
• Analysis and establishment of verification attributes for requirements/capabilities (Verification Test method, level, approach, success criteria, and Test Requirements)
• Use case development, and trace artifacts to architecture constructs
• Provide leadership / mentorship of technical teams to define, direct implementation, and operate complex ground systems
• Provide engineering support across multiple and diverse mission partners by tailoring concepts to meet mission partner needs
• Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers
• Work collaboratively in a cross-discipline environment with both the internal Ground segment team and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Required Education / Certifications

• Associate Engineer (CT7): Entry-level to experienced, but still a learner typically with an advanced degree and 0 years experience or bachelor's degree and 0‑2+ years experience or equivalent
• Engineer 1 (CT8): Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelor's with 5+ years experience or equivalent
• Senior Engineer (CT9): Emerging authority typically with an advanced degree and 7+ years experience or bachelor's with 9+ years experience or equivalent; applies extensive expertise
• Principal Engineer (CT10): Expert, authority in discipline typically with an advanced degree and 12+ years experience or bachelor's with 14+ years experience or equivalent
• Engineer Consultant (CT11): Senior consultant to top management typically with an advanced degree and 18+ years experience or bachelor's with 20+ years experience or equivalent

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 75,000 to 260,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.