Senior Systems Engineer

McBride•Lincoln, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's C2ISR Division (AFLCMC/C3I). The C2ISR Division (AFLCMC/C3I) delivers comprehensive, cradle-to-grave life cycle management for a diverse portfolio of Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) systems supporting Air Force and Joint operations worldwide. Headquartered at Robins Air Force Base, GA, the division provides end-to-end support across major platforms and systems including the U-2, E-8C JSTARS, Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), and the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS), as well as additional programs transitioning into sustainment. The division executes full-spectrum life cycle management functions spanning acquisition, systems engineering, supply chain and materiel management, maintenance, financial planning and budgeting, security, flight test, and contracting. Through this integrated approach, C2ISR ensures mission-critical systems remain operational, modernized, and aligned with evolving warfighter requirements. Within the division, the Global Network Systems (GNS) Branch, located at Hanscom AFB, MA, serves as a key organization responsible for advancing network-enabled C2ISR capabilities. Reporting directly to the C2ISR Senior Materiel Leader, GNS executes critical programs that enhance global connectivity and operational effectiveness, including the AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation (NIT), Extended Tether Program (ETP), and Global Command and Control System – Air Force Infrastructure (GCCS-AF (I)). Through the integration of advanced network infrastructure, enterprise systems, and mission-critical data capabilities, the C2ISR Division and GNS Branch enable real-time intelligence dissemination, resilient communications, and decision superiority across the battlespace. This is a full time position at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in a related field
12 years of experience in DoD Test and Cyber Systems Management
Acquisition program-related cost/schedule/technical performance experience
Demonstrated ability to work multiple project efforts and interface with multiple contractors, MITRE, Government, and US military personnel at various levels.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition Test and Cyber Management support to the Government Section Chief by developing overarching DoD 5000 series-required documentation to support assigned programs and products with respect to acquisition life cycle activities.
Development, production, test, and technical management in support of program objectives.
Current acquisition and technical knowledge and experience in support of Department of War (DOW) weapon systems, preferably AF, to include application of appropriate computer science principles and broad technical knowledge in interpreting and flowing-down capability needs/requirements, evaluating design approaches and trade-offs, and test/verification strategies for the delivery of operational capability within the limits imposed by life cycle constraints such as cost and schedule needs.
A detailed understanding the Air Force Test and Evaluation guide and applicable MIL standards.
A detailed understanding the Air Force Cybersecurity policy and practices for weapons system acquisition and sustainment and applicable MIL standards.
Create and assist in developing acquisition program documentation required by DoD 5000 series to support technical efforts and acquisition milestones/reviews, applying knowledge of streamlined acquisition policies/procedures providing engineering and test critical input.
Review overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability) requirements and assist in the development of system specifications and system architecture products.
Perform analysis of proposed engineering changes, specifications and provide the Government evaluation and recommendations on the acceptability of vendor proposals.
Support life cycle cost evaluations on proposed systems and components.
Assist with test and evaluation support including test planning, test conduct and evaluation of test results against operational requirements to include participating in ITTs, TRRs, and other related system or program events and assisting in the determination of capability and availability of major DoD and civilian test resources and facilities.
Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation consisting of Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, Program Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists, per DoD 5000 series; participate in associated evaluations, source selection and related activities.
Development and execution strategies and budgets to effectively execute programs.
Support PMRs, System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), CCBs, System Safety Groups (SSGs), production status meetings, design reviews, TIMs, provisioning and supply conferences, technical data conferences, Test Plan Working Groups, and other associated program meetings and conferences.
Monitor effectiveness of achieving program goals and objectives; to include monitoring cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risks.
Assist in the planning, facilitation, coordination of agendas, action items, and technical/program issues related to management, technical and test reviews to include requirements and design reviews, audits, one-pass meetings, etc.
Prepare/update briefings and reports as