System Engineer

JANUS Research Group • Dahlgren, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The System Engineer provides on-site direct support to the Career Training Continuum (CTC) at the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role supports development and maintenance of resource requirements lists and related distribution profiles, and verifies that the ECR LAN webpages contain current approved lists. The engineer analyzes training and readiness requirements across surface combatants and ship homeports, by baseline or platform, using course resource requirements lists, training schedules, NTSPs, TSIPs, TRPPM, NEOCS, and baseline technical manuals.

The position evaluates proposed changes and their effects on system readiness and user functionality; reviews design documents, interface diagrams, commercial equipment, and trainer emulations or simulations; and helps coordinate product releases across assigned cross-functional teams. The engineer ensures projects adhere to master plans and schedules, remain within scope, and meet quality and stakeholder requirements. The role also analyzes the relationship between training deficiencies and system modifications, validates training requirements, documents analysis, and recommends alternative training strategies and CTC solutions.

The engineer applies training and curriculum product development processes, understands applicable Department of Defense instructions and Career Training Continuum policies, and handles information according to prescribed procedures. Additional duties may be assigned. Travel of up to 20% is anticipated. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, salaried, exempt position.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Six years of experience in the design, operation, and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Combat Systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, organize, and synthesize source material into well-written, concise learning products.
• Ability to apply Integrated Learning Environment principles and guidelines to the design and development of training products.
• Ability to communicate directly with clients effectively and tactfully.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Visio, Excel, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and establish a working knowledge of military terminology.
• Travel up to 20% is anticipated.

Nice To Haves

• Graphics design, 3D modeling, and/or e-content development experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Articulate, Adobe Captivate, or Unity.
• Instructional Systems Design experience and understanding of CPM/LOM (AIM)/LEAD curriculum development methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the ongoing development of SCSTC resource requirements lists.
• Prepare a distribution profile for each resource requirements list developed.
• Verify that ECR LAN webpages are up to date with approved resource requirements lists.
• Analyze requirements for surface combatants and ship homeport locations by baseline or platform, including course resource requirements lists, SCSTC training schedules, NTSPs, TSIPs, TRPPM, NEOCS, and baseline technical manuals.
• Analyze recommended changes and determine their impact on system readiness and user functionality.
• Read and evaluate design documents, high-level interface block diagrams, commercial equipment, and part-task trainer emulations and simulations for applicability to flexible, cost-effective training and readiness capabilities.
• Coordinate planning and execution of product releases across assigned cross-functional teams.
• Ensure projects adhere to master plans and schedules and are delivered on time and within scope.
• Analyze the relationship between training deficiencies and training system modification requirements.
• Conduct analyses to identify and validate training requirements, document results, and develop and recommend alternative training strategies for decision-makers.
• Apply training and curriculum product development processes when recommending CTC solutions.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, are consistent, and satisfy internal and external requirements.
• Read and understand Department of Defense instructions and Career Training Continuum policies.
• Control, maintain custody of, safeguard, or dispose of information in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans and financial products.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Various employee awards.
• Training and development opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed