System Engineer Level 0
About The Position
The System Engineer Level 0 supports a program delivering Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) solutions to modernize and enhance Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems in support of evolving mission requirements. The program team handles the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, procurement, systems integration, testing, cybersecurity, field deployment, training, operations, sustainment, and technical support. The engineer analyzes user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications; analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities; and guides users in formulating requirements, considering alternative approaches, and conducting feasibility studies. The role provides technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology, and incorporates new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations. The position develops technical, system architecture, and system design documentation, and helps plan system development and implementation through assessment or preparation of systems engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. It also manages system and derived requirements, contributes to systems engineering documentation, assists with requirements development and allocation, and coordinates cross-discipline action items from reviews and control board meetings. The engineer interacts with Government representatives on systems engineering matters and communicates with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. The role carries ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work and deliverables within its systems engineering area of responsibility. The work site is in the Fort Meade, Maryland area. Telework is not authorized. Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph; clearance sponsorship or nomination is not available. Annual salary is $32,000–$43,000, paid bi-weekly.
Requirements
- Current Top Secret/SCI government security clearance with polygraph; the candidate must already possess the clearance and cannot be sponsored or nominated for one.
- Polygraph date must be within the last seven years.
- Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five years of systems engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux.
- Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+.
- CCNA certification.
Responsibilities
- Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
- Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities.
- Guide users in formulating requirements, advise on alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
- Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology.
- Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
- Develop technical documentation, including system architecture and system design documentation.
- Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of systems engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
- Interact with the Government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
- Maintain ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the systems engineering area of responsibility.
- Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
- Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure production systems are compatible with defined system architectures, including DoDAF and SOA.
- Contribute to systems engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
- Assist with developing system and functional requirements and allocating them to hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
- Coordinate cross-discipline resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
