Systems Engineer Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal to support the integration of IAMD IT technologies for LVC training scenarios, assisting with architecture planning, project leadership, and deployment of C2 systems in homeland defense missions.

The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Secret Clearance. You will serve as site lead for Western Air Defense Sector initiatives, coordinating with AFNORTH/A9M and providing technical expertise for test

Qualifications

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience.
• Secret Clearance Required.

Responsibilities

• Support and SME for implementing and sustaining LVC technologies including networks, DIS simulators, models and data link systems.
• Plan and design access to LVC networks to support test objectives and procedures.
• Provide systems and communications engineering support for C2 systems and IT-based components.
• Assist in planning meetings and development of test plans and procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

LVC training

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

DIS

MVP

ARCNet

Job description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Engineer Principal with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Principal, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer Principal joining our team to facilitate the integration of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) IT technologies as required, for LVC training scenarios supporting the homeland defense mission.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Systems Engineer Principal will support and subject matter expertise for implementing and sustaining LVC technologies, including networks, and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) compatible virtual and constructive simulators, models and data link systems.
• Manage Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F) modernization, Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2) and environment generator integration at Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) on behalf of AFNORTH/A9M
• GDIT Site Lead at WADS
• Assistance with planning and architecture design for access to LVC networks such as the DIS voice network integration into Mission Voice Platform (MVP), Air Reserve Component Network (ARCNet) and Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) to support test objectives and tactics, technique, procedures development.
• Purchase and installation of IT equipment necessary to support MVP capabilities and requirements resulting from architecture planning and design.
• Assistance with the design, development, installation, configuration, and maintenance of command and control (C2) systems including Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F) and the multi-source correlator tracker/tactical display framework (MSCT-TDF) or other IT based C2 system components.
• Support for LVC training, including preparation of scenarios, scripts and related materials in support of emerging homeland defense mission sets.
• Assistance to identify IT sustainment costs, life cycle costs, and conduct acquisition and sustainment strategy planning.
• Provide systems engineering, communications engineering and peripheral support as required to conduct live exercises and demonstrations of advanced IT systems often under field conditions.
• Assist the government maintaining inventory control, vehicle and facility access and control, COMSEC control, and classified storage requirements of IT related technologies.
• Participation in planning meetings, supplying technical expertise, planning, development of test plans and procedures to demonstrate the effectiveness of proposed solutions and accompanying tactics, techniques, and procedural modifications.
• Contributes to completion of specific training programs and projects.
• Provides training solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Oversees the planning and designing of instructional methods and materials.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience
• Secret Clearance Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and  wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growing on the something.. maybe oh my?
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from..
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays..