SYSTEMS ENGINEER -LVL 5

Quantum Research International; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Research International, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 5 for an onsite assignment in Annapolis Junction, MD to support a critical DoD program.

You will provide technical direction across complex hardware/software systems, ensuring system requirements are allocated and validated against defined architectures. The role requires TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph and 10+ years of systems engineering experience in DoD contexts, with expertise in DoDAF, lifecycle processes, and

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with full scope polygraph.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience preferred in DoD programs.
• Experience developing System Engineering Plans, Requirements specs, and Interface Control Documents.
• Experience with DoDAF, System Architecture, and lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction across hardware/software systems, including requirements elicitation, architecture, and testing.
• Apply ISO/IEC 15288 processes across lifecycle phases from concept to retirement.
• Interact with government stakeholders for technical considerations and issue resolution.
• Draft and review system engineering guidance, diagrams, and architecture artifacts.

Skills

Systems Engineering

DoDAF

Requirements Analysis

Architecture Design

ISO/IEC 15288

Test & Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

High School Diploma + 19 years experience

Job description

Overview

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Mission

Quantum Research is looking to staff a Systems Engineer Level 5 to support a Government program that delivers important technical solutions and products using emerging technologies for processing significantly large amounts of data. Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the National Security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results. Our team is looking for the best talent who want to contribute to support our customers' unique and mission-critical work. This is a growing, high-profile program. This position is onsite Annapolis Junction, MD. Telework and hybrid are not permitted.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management, as well as end-to-end flow analysis. The ideal candidate will be interested in executing legacy- to cloud-based transitions in a team environment.
• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life-cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Responsible 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.
• This position shall advise and assist the Customer Program/Project Managers in planning and executing systems engineering activities by following appropriate acquisition policies, processes, and practices. The individual shall ensure accuracy, completeness, and applicability of all inputs/advice and shall provide assistance in:
• Facilitating Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) to ensure effective collaboration.
• Providing testing support.
• Technical and acquisition system engineering and technical assistance support.
• Drafting system engineering and architecture diagrams.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with full scope polygraph.
• A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general systems engineering experience.
• OR
• A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience.
• OR
• A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.
• OR
• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience performing tasks related to one or more of the following areas:
• Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture.
• Assists with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
• Coordinates the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
• Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
• Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288
• Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project's technical design.
• Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
• Assist in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issue. Assist in conducting an evaluation to determine its suitability for project implementation.
• Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes for a project.
• Supervise or coordinate the work of other contractor engineers or technicians on a project.
• Lead contractor systems engineering activities for a project to include supervising the work of the project engineering staff and technicians.
• Approve delivery of work products of multiple Processes Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288.
• Independently make decisions regarding engineering issues and methodology for a project.
• Brief stakeholders and present the status on all technical aspects of their project

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal skills to support documentation and customer interface.
• Must be very detail oriented.
• Must have exceptional customer relationship skills
• Onsite JL1

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.