Systems Engineer

DCCA; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid disability and life insurance programs

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

401(k) options

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Systems Engineer for its Maryland office. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Poly and involves supporting system engineering architecture and collaborating with diverse teams. The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $260,000, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and education assistance, among others.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with Poly.
• Proven ability to define, direct, and implement complex ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and maintenance of ground segment system engineering architecture/design.
• Analyze and implement key interface control documents.
• Oversee and guide the management of ground segment capabilities/requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly

System engineering architecture/design

Leadership/mentorship

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

Associate Engineer (CT7)

Engineer 1 (CT8)

Senior Engineer (CT9)

Principal Engineer (CT10)

Engineer Consultant (CT11)

Job description

About DCCA

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. DCCA is a veteran‑owned IT business that specializes in innovative solutions and offers career growth opportunities with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Systems Engineer

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with Poly.

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)
• Engineer 1 (CT8)
• Senior Engineer (CT9)
• Principal Engineer (CT10)
• Engineer Consultant (CT11)

Salary and Benefits

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 75,000 to 260,000. Final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, wellness initiatives, 401(k) options, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.