Systems Engineer - Expert

Assured Consulting Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured Consulting Solutions is looking for an Expert Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role involves providing high-level technical leadership for complex geospatial intelligence systems. You will support government clients using a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and 18+ years of experience, with expertise in systems engineering, requirements development, and cloud technologies. Join us to innovate within federal partners' mission systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent expert-level experience in systems engineering required.
• 18+ years' experience in systems engineering and government or industry environments.
• Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering efforts across large-scale GEOINT mission environments.
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities.
• Evaluate and improve system architectures, workflows, and cloud-based services.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Technical leadership

Cloud technologies

Geospatial intelligence

Education

Master’s degree in a related STEM field

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)

Job description

Overview

Job Status: Position is funded/active and contingent upon acceptance by customer.

Location: Chantilly, VA (on-site)

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Background

Assured Consulting Solutions (ACS) provides strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across the business, technology, and organizational spectrum. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with customers that are both Government and industry leaders and technology innovators.

We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership in support of complex geospatial intelligence systems across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other federal partners.

This individual will support the Government in applying a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach to requirements development, solution design, integration, testing, resiliency, and lifecycle management for enterprise-scale mission systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Government in systems engineering efforts across large-scale GEOINT mission environments
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities
• Evaluate and improve system architectures, workflows, and cloud-based services
• Provide technical recommendations on solution designs and emerging technologies
• Perform requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation to architecture components
• Support systems integration, verification, validation, and performance engineering activities
• Lead or support:
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
  • Course of Action (COA) development
  • Trade studies
  • Engineering assessments
• Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, interface design, and project execution
• Provide expert guidance on aligning mission vision, strategy, and technical capabilities
• Coordinate engineering efforts across organizational and agency boundaries
• Mentor and oversee junior and senior systems engineering staff
• Apply knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments

The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who can bridge mission needs and engineering execution while driving innovation across highly complex intelligence systems.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in: Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or another related STEM field OR Equivalent expert-level, 18+ years' of systems engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
• 18+ years' experience supporting Government or industry in one or more of the following:
  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements development
  • PPBES
  • Large-scale System of Systems environments
  • Cloud-based enterprise architectures
• Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related technical discipline
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
• Software Development Framework certification
• International Council on Systems Engineering Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Active participation in professional organizations such as:
  • United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
  • Open Geospatial Consortium
  • American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
• Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence
• Experience designing solutions using:
  • Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Big Data platforms
  • Automation and AI/ML technologies
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Photogrammetry
  • Remote sensing
  • Image science
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geomatics
  • Information science

Essential Job Functions

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify the essential functions of a position to determine whether an individual is qualified. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of the position that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, as required
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to analyze requirements and contribute to technical solutions in a mission-driven environment
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver quality work under deadlines
• Ability to analyze complex system requirements and develop technical recommendations
• Ability to contribute to systems engineering, integration, and evaluation efforts across the lifecycle
• Ability to support technical planning, risk identification, and system improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines
• Ability to comply with all security requirements, including handling classified information in secure environments

Education Qualifications

• Master’s degree in: Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or another related STEM field OR Equivalent expert-level, 18+ years' of systems engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements

Years Of Experience

• 18+ years with a HS diploma

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Export Control: For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ACS may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

Assured Consulting Solutions 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, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. ACS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. ACS does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ACS Human Resources at [phone].

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