GEOINT Systems Engineer IV

Arcfield•Tredyffrin Township, PA

18d

About The Position

This role supports capability and solution definition for future space systems through various system readiness events and independent review teams. The position involves systems engineering efforts for space system acquisitions in the GEOINT mission area. The engineer will participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s) and Engineering working groups to review and assess the maturity of engineering artifacts, CONOPS, interfaces, and architecture products. Support will be provided to space, ground, and enterprise teams in developing architecture and requirement baselines, establishing and assessing mission capabilities, assessing system and segment schedules and risks, and supporting test and verification strategies. The role also includes assisting in the creation of quantifiable requirements based on customer descriptions, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics, ensuring compliance with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods. Performance will be assessed using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. The engineer will participate in design reviews to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation. A key aspect of the role is participating in the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in both customer and company domains, applying MBSE principles to major system acquisitions. This includes assessing engineering artifacts and developing models of mission systems using an MBSE tool suite that encompasses system architecture modeling, workflow management, analytical, and data visualization tools. The role also involves facilitating and/or participating in collaborative meetings between space system subject matter experts (SMEs) and MBSE and SysML experts to identify and implement modeling solutions.

Requirements

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
8 to 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 to 8 years of related experience with a master’s degree or 3 to 5 years of related experience with a PhD in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific field such as engineering, operations research, or engineering management.
Demonstrated experience relating to Systems Engineering area(s) including but not limited to: Requirements Engineering, Systems Integration, Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO).
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems to further organizational goals.
Commitment to understand, recognize, respect, and operate effectively within various SETA, Federally Funded Research and Development (FFRDC), and Governmental lines of authority.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to lead/support multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to support the customer’s needs, clearly communicate (orally & written) ideas, work autonomously.

Nice To Haves

GEOINT mission expertise in EO and/or Radar system areas also desired.
Demonstrated technical leadership and team leadership skills, including interfacing with internal corporate and customer stakeholders.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in supporting Requirements Engineering, CONOPS development, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering.
Experience identifying user needs and gaps, identifying potential solutions, and assessing/analyzing alternatives.
Experience with industry MBSE tools and modeling methodologies to successfully produce systems engineering models.
Experience with Agile Development, SAFE Agile system development methods.
Knowledge and practical application of UML / SysML modeling languages and experience applying this common structure to an MBSE solution.
Understand how system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities are enabled by MBSE across the digital thread (the engineering lifecycle). Foundational to MBSE are tools, technologies, and methodologies that can collectively be called digital engineering.
OCSMP Level 1, 2, or 3 certifications.

Responsibilities

Support capability and solution definition for future space systems through various system readiness events and independent review teams.
Support systems engineering efforts for space system acquisitions in the GEOINT mission area.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s) and Engineering working groups that will review and assess the maturity of engineering Artifacts, CONOPS, Interfaces, and Architecture products.
Support space, ground, and enterprise teams developing architecture and requirement baselines, establishing and assessing mission capabilities, assessing system and segment schedule and risks, and supporting test and verification strategy.
Assist in the creation of quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.
Ensure requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.
Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
Participate in design reviews of to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.
Participate in the adoption of MBSE in both customer and company domains.
Apply the principles of MBSE to major system acquisitions.
Assess engineering artifacts and develop models of mission systems using a MBSE tool suite that includes several system architecture modeling, workflow management, analytical, and data visualization tools.
Facilitate and/or participate in collaborative meetings between space system subject matter experts (SMEs) and MBSE and SysML experts to identify and implement modeling solutions.