Systems Engineer 1

InterImage; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

InterImage is seeking a Systems Engineer to apply ISO/IEC 15288 lifecycle principles from concept through retirement. You will interact with government stakeholders and program personnel to ensure technical integrity and the quality of deliverables across multiple process areas.

The position requires Python and Visual Basic for Applications coding, strong RF knowledge for EMI testing, and experience with RF test equipment. Travel up to three times per year may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience applying systems engineering across lifecycle phases.
• Experience with RF testing and EMI/EMC in HF–UHF bands.
• Ability to draft and issue formal technical recommendations.
• Ability to specify and review system/ component performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering across lifecycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, Retirement.
• Draft and issue formal technical recommendations through test reports.
• Collaborate with government overseers and program personnel to ensure technical integrity.

Skills

Python

Visual Basic for Applications

RF theory

EMI testing

EMC testing

Test plan formulation

Technical reporting

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

12 college credit hours ISO/IEC 15288 areas

High School Diploma + 4 years general system engineering experience

Tools

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF test equipment

Job description

We are currently looking for a Systems Engineer who applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288:

• Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal;
• Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement;
• Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management;
• Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.

Requirements

• Experience with coding Python and Visual Basicfor applications
• Strong experience in applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum
• Familiar with RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators, etc)
• Formulating and documenting test plans
• Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports
• Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit.
• Collaborate internal and external agency stakeholders to ensure technical support enables the E3 Program and customer mission requirements
• Must be able to travel 3 times per year for 7-10 days at a time
• Preferred but not required to have experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and /or antenna calibration.

A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of systems engineering experience. OR Twelve (12) credit hours of college coursework in one (1) or more of the ISO/IEC 15288 Technical Process Areas may be substituted for the required one (1) year of systems engineering experience. OR A High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
• PTO: 20 days per year
• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.