Senior System Engineer

Astrion•Bedford, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Systems Engineer for its AFLCMC/C3I group within the C2ISR Division, supporting the Global Network Systems Branch at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. The division provides lifecycle support for C2ISR capabilities and programs, including the U-2, E-8C JSTARS, Air Force Distributed Common Ground System, and Integrated Broadcast Service. The role supports major Global Network Systems programs, including AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation, the Extended Tether Program, and GCCS-AF Infrastructure. The engineer applies systems engineering knowledge to acquisition and provides support in system design, operation, and sustainment across the acquisition lifecycle, from requirements analysis through system disposal. The selected candidate works with government and contractor teams to ensure systems meet operational requirements and support modernization in complex command-and-control environments. The posting lists the position as full-time, located at Hanscom AFB, and requiring an active Top Secret clearance. Travel is limited and as needed.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
BA/BS degree in a related discipline.
Three years of professional experience, preferably in a DoD environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in requirements development; production and deployment; operation and support; architecture development and implementation; modeling and simulation, including MBSE principles; verification and validation; technical data package development and sustainment; and configuration management.
Experience with network architectures, embedded systems, and application deployment across varied systems and hardware, including cloud deployment and virtualization.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, including Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, and Production and Deployment.
Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or air combat operations, including live aircrew training, tactics, techniques, and procedures development, and range infrastructure architectures and systems.
Familiarity with foreign ground radar.

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment, and operations.
Conduct systems engineering reviews, technical assessments, and trade studies to evaluate performance, cost, schedule, risk, and technical effectiveness.
Support development, maintenance, and management of system requirements, technical baselines, architectures, and interface documentation.
Translate operational and user requirements into system and subsystem requirements using approved DoD and Air Force acquisition processes.
Support architecture development and analysis using traditional systems engineering methodologies, MBSE, and digital engineering approaches.
Assist with planning and execution of technical reviews, including SRRs, CDRs, TRAs, and related engineering activities.
Support risk management, configuration management, technical data management, requirements management, and interface management.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, Risk Management Plans, Analysis of Alternatives, technical reports, and acquisition artifacts.
Conduct engineering analyses supporting interoperability, cloud deployment, virtualization, network architectures, and system integration.
Support proposal evaluations, market research, and technical assessments of contractor solutions.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams and provide technical recommendations to government leadership.
Support engineering activities related to logistics, sustainment, reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle support planning.