Senior System Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Hampton, VA

2d•$110,500 - $149,500•Onsite

About The Position

As an AF DCGS Senior Systems Engineer, you will be supporting Air Combat Command, providing requirement development, system integration, architecture, and sustainment support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) program. This role specifically focuses on Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system modernization and upgrade programs. You will assist in the generation of SIGINT system requirements, implementation strategies, and engineering efforts for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data integration into Command and Control (C2) systems to support decision making.

Requirements

High level understanding of the National Mission Partner and Air Force SIGINT systems and architecture
High level understanding of the Air Force C4ISR enterprise systems such as AF DCGS, Air Operations Center, and the Targeting Enterprise
Familiarity with DCGS mission, DoD Architecture Framework/relationships to Agile Development approaches and Cyber Security Operations and Processes.
High level Understanding of System of Systems SIGINT Enterprise architecture, data flows, site capabilities
Understanding of USAF Acquisition processes such as AF Form1067 modification request efforts
Active TS/SCI clearance required
BS/BA in relevant technical, engineering, IT, or cybersecurity field
8+ years of experience as Systems Engineer with National Mission Partner, AF DCGS background; additional years’ experience in lieu of formal education may be considered
Must be onsite full time at Langley AFB, VA

Responsibilities

Advise client on AF DCGS SIGINT technical and system life-cycle approaches that deliver on organizational objectives.
Responsible for defining and supporting the design, development, and implementation of short- and long-term solutions for SIGINT requirements, systems, and technology needs through the use of new, modified, and/or existing applications.
Coordinate and advocate for weapon system requirements with respect to SIGINT systems, integration, and architectures, working with National Mission Partners (NMP) and/or other Air Force organizations partnering with NMP.
Serve as organizational focal point for new SIGINT technology efforts to include Situational Awareness applications, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure operational alignment.
Engage proactively in specific Sensing/Sensemaking Working Groups discussions, providing subject matter expertise and driving actionable outcomes for the mission.
Oversee the development and review of AF Form 1067s Modification Requests for SIGINT and related initiatives, ensuring all requirements are rigorously focused, accurately scoped, and comprehensively justified.
Reviews and updates SIGINT system requirements for the AF DCGS weapon system and associated programs working with mission partners.
Create and maintain effective working relationships with staff at stakeholder, mission partner, and higher headquarters organizations.
Work closely with AF DCGS Program Management Office (PMO) SIGINT programs area to ensure technical capabilities are fully synchronized and integrated with operational mission efforts.
Work with stakeholders and end users to develop requirements for SIGINT system modernization efforts and manage programs through the requirements validation, solution development, and delivery phase.
Assesses the compatibility and integration of SIGINT products/services proposed to ensure an integrated architectures across interdependent technologies and system of systems.