System Engineer, SR-03-0018

Cyber B.A.T. Inc•Laurel, MD

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About The Position

Cyber B.A.T. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for the architecture, engineering, integration, and lifecycle management of complex hardware and software systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. This position leads systems engineering activities from concept development through deployment and sustainment, ensuring mission requirements are translated into scalable, secure, and interoperable technical solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance with a current Maryland Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum of 20 years of systems engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission requirements
Five (5) additional years of directly related Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing large-scale Systems Engineering efforts
Extensive experience managing system requirements, requirements decomposition, functional allocation, and requirements traceability
Experience developing system architectures using DoDAF, SOA, or comparable enterprise architecture frameworks
Experience producing and reviewing System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and other engineering documentation
Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), design reviews, and technical reviews
Experience developing and managing interface definitions and complex system integrations across hardware and software environments
Experience conducting verification and validation planning, system testing, and requirements compliance assessments
Experience performing engineering trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), modeling, simulation, and systems analysis
Experience supporting Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and DoD acquisition processes
Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Certification and Accreditation (C&A), and Information Assurance (IA) activities
Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle methodologies, configuration management, and technical baseline management
Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor technical performance and program execution
Strong understanding of system reliability, maintainability, survivability, security, scalability, and lifecycle engineering principles
Excellent leadership, technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Love solving difficult technical challenges
Enjoy collaborating and sharing knowledge
Like working where your voice actually matters
Appreciate a culture that celebrates wins and supports growth

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering efforts throughout the system development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through deployment, operations, and sustainment
Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure solutions align with mission objectives and enterprise architectures
Design and develop system architectures using Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and other applicable architectural frameworks
Develop system engineering documentation, including: System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
Translate stakeholder needs into functional, technical, hardware, software, facility, and personnel requirements
Develop and maintain system baselines while managing configuration changes throughout the system lifecycle
Lead interface definition, interface control, and integration activities across multiple engineering disciplines
Participate in and provide technical leadership for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews
Develop alternative system architectures, design concepts, and engineering solutions that balance lifecycle cost, performance, risk, scalability, and maintainability
Perform functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and end-to-end systems engineering analyses
Develop verification and validation strategies, test plans, evaluation criteria, and traceability matrices to ensure compliance with system requirements
Conduct end-to-end system integration planning and coordinate integration activities across hardware, software, and network engineering teams
Perform engineering trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), modeling, simulation, and prototyping activities to support technical decision-making
Conduct quantitative analyses of system performance, including reliability, maintainability, survivability, vulnerability, producibility, and lifecycle sustainability
Develop operational concepts, mission threads, and timeline analyses to evaluate system interactions and mission effectiveness
Manage technical risks by identifying, assessing, tracking, and mitigating program risks throughout the system lifecycle
Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) data and other program metrics to monitor technical performance and project execution
Support Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and acquisition planning activities
Support DoD Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes and system security engineering efforts
Develop Information Assurance (IA) requirements addressing confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, authorization, accountability, cryptography, key management, and access control
Ensure engineering products comply with applicable Government, industry, and international standards
Recommend emerging technologies, engineering methodologies, and integration strategies to improve system performance, interoperability, and lifecycle management
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary engineering teams while ensuring engineering deliverables meet customer requirements, technical standards, and program objectives