F-35 Maintenance Systems (Mx Sys) Systems Engineer

ACT1 Federal•Arlington, VA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides software engineering and systems engineering expertise to support the F-35 Mission Planning Enterprise (MPE). The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) delivers F-35 capabilities and support through several Program Management Offices (PMOs). The F-35 Combat Data Systems (CDS) PMO delivers the infrastructure, tools, and labs that produce mission data for the F 35 Air System, while overseeing lifecycle cost, schedule, and performance. The F-35 CDS PMO is responsible for the F-35 MPE and the F-35 Joint Reprogramming Enterprise (JRE). The MPE is a comprehensive tool suite (software and hardware) designed to deliver the required capabilities to support F-35 Mission Planning. The MPE integrates JRE products and other sources to orchestrate the data required for combat operations including Air Tasking Orders; aircraft capabilities; threats; targets; terrain; weather; jamming; deception; countermeasures; communications; sensors; weapons; employment tactics; navigation; routes; and asset coordination Assist with establishing mid-term and long-term strategic engineering initiative Coordinate very closely with members of Mx Sys PMO technical staff, the prime contractor, and others to collaborate on systems architecture efforts Develop PMO roadmap integrating key data from various internal and external resources including GitLab, Jira, Confluence, etc. and automate future iterations Support partner and prime integrator management discussions, and assist with briefings for MxS leadership Provide/prepare supporting documentation for the integration of cybersecurity strategy, F-35 Fleet Management, and other technical dependencies into the MxS Architecture, Data, and Business Logic models – to ensure the tech stack is updated accordingly Model the optimal modernization path forward as defined in the modernization definition (i.e. architecture at all layers), re-evaluating system workflows, standardizing data management, establishing a consistent UI/UX framework, and building a robust business layer that incorporates modern architecture e.g. domain and test-driven development, and automated pipeline testing policy and quality standards Assist the Mx Sys Chief Architect to produce a Product Specification for the as-delivered ALIS and ODIN products Support the development of a System Specification for future versions of ALIS/ODIN Coordinate with other internal F-35 JPO organizations and external organizations to include the Office of the Chief Information Officer and prime support contractors on key engineering initiatives Conduct searches for and identify GOTS and COTS products which can be used to replace existing ALIS/ODIN products to reduce cost and to improve reliability Develop action plans for incorporating software from alternate sources, including ECPs, software sustainment plans, and plans for addressing the interfaces between software from different vendors

Requirements

SECRET Clearance
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering or other related technical degree
At least 10 years’ experience in Systems Engineering
Experience with software development practices including hands-on experience with full stack development
Solid experience with pipeline development, testing, automation, and all related CI/CD best practices
Knowledge of US networking, global information systems, information systems with multiple servers and boundaries (e.g. cloud-based systems)
Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and systems engineering practices
Knowledge of systems engineering tools
Knowledge of accepted project management techniques, applications and processes
Ability to manage and direct a team of engineers and other personnel as an integrated unit
Ability to prepare and present oral and written presentations to various levels of government and industry management

Responsibilities

Assist with establishing mid-term and long-term strategic engineering initiative
Coordinate very closely with members of Mx Sys PMO technical staff, the prime contractor, and others to collaborate on systems architecture efforts
Develop PMO roadmap integrating key data from various internal and external resources including GitLab, Jira, Confluence, etc. and automate future iterations
Support partner and prime integrator management discussions, and assist with briefings for MxS leadership
Provide/prepare supporting documentation for the integration of cybersecurity strategy, F-35 Fleet Management, and other technical dependencies into the MxS Architecture, Data, and Business Logic models – to ensure the tech stack is updated accordingly
Model the optimal modernization path forward as defined in the modernization definition (i.e. architecture at all layers), re-evaluating system workflows, standardizing data management, establishing a consistent UI/UX framework, and building a robust business layer that incorporates modern architecture e.g. domain and test-driven development, and automated pipeline testing policy and quality standards
Assist the Mx Sys Chief Architect to produce a Product Specification for the as-delivered ALIS and ODIN products
Support the development of a System Specification for future versions of ALIS/ODIN
Coordinate with other internal F-35 JPO organizations and external organizations to include the Office of the Chief Information Officer and prime support contractors on key engineering initiatives
Conduct searches for and identify GOTS and COTS products which can be used to replace existing ALIS/ODIN products to reduce cost and to improve reliability
Develop action plans for incorporating software from alternate sources, including ECPs, software sustainment plans, and plans for addressing the interfaces between software from different vendors