Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Jobs via Dice; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier aerospace contractor is seeking a Systems Engineer - Aerospace to support a Government Program Management Office at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering, technical documentation development, and strong collaboration skills, with a current TS/SCI clearance. This full-time position may require up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with at least 15+ years in an engineering role.
• Self-starter with strong problem definition skills.
• Experience working on classified and/or special access programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for program management execution.
• Develop technical documentation related to the subject matter.
• Facilitate engineering support throughout design and test processes.

Skills

Engineering experience

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS degree in a technical field (engineering, mathematics, physics)

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Overview

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MTSI is seeking a Systems Engineer - Aerospace with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a Government Program Management Office/Program Manager at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Senior Systems Engineer's primary focus will be to provide systems engineering as well as program and acquisition support to the Government Team Lead. The individual will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on aerospace systems, command and control systems, and computer processing-related technologies and programs. This position may entail travel up to 25%, as required by the Government.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for program management execution of a United States Air Force (USAF) program. Work with program teams to develop program objectives, integrated roadmaps, detailed schedules, and program budgets.
• Support the development of technical documentation including statements of work and specifications, leadership briefs, and engineering briefs related to the subject matter.
• Analyze manufacturers\' proposals as permitted by law and regulation. Facilitate and provide engineering support throughout the design, integration, and test and execution processes.
• Apply integration, communication, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical research and development activities and acquisition across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines to assist with the implementation of program direction.
• Plan, organize and manage critical aspects of the development, production, and/or development of systems, sub-systems, or equipment, including managing program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation.
• Gather data, conduct analyses, evaluation, and validations of acquisition programmatic documentation.
• Assist the program office in complying with tasks related to the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, CONOPS, architectural views, security accreditations and certifications, acquisition reports, program management agreements, and memorandums of agreement.
• Assist the program office in complying with applicable statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
• Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities.
• Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
• Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Work both individually and with a broader engineering, program management, and security team.
• Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with at least 15+ years in an engineering role for a systems program office or similar organization.
• Experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
• Self-starter, capable of independent high-level task accomplishment, strong problem definition skills, and ability to collaborate with team members, Senior Executive Service, and senior military officers.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Highly adept in engineering tools such as Cameo, DOORS.
• Ability to learn new tools and have knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operations.
• Experience with collaboration tools including Confluence and/or Jira.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate client technical needs and synthesize project information.

Education Requirements

• Minimum of a BS degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics or physics.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of networking, communications, command and control systems, and datalinks.
• Knowledge of current DoD acquisition regulations/policy and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center\'s framework, directives, and policies.

Clearance Requirements

• Current TOP SECRET clearance and eligibility for access to TOP SECRET SAPs and TOP SECRET SCI. Requires 12 months of SAP experience within the last 3 years.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to contract requirements.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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