Systems Engineer I

TSC•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FALCATA is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer I to support the development, testing, and assessment of Navy sensors and combat systems in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role focuses on developing and using models and simulations of Navy Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems, and supporting systems engineering efforts involving sophisticated radar, communications, and weapons systems in a software-model-based environment. The engineer will also analyze data from fielded hardware and software systems. The role is part of a team of junior and senior systems engineers and computer scientists supporting critical U.S. Navy functions. It includes technical and operational assignments, frequent interaction with U.S. Government customers, and collaboration with other radar-system and modeling-and-simulation engineers. The position offers career-development opportunities in defense technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a comparable technical field grounded in physics and mathematics.
Minimum GPA of 3.3.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to work on a blend of technical and operational tasks.
Interest in the Navy’s AEGIS Combat System and defense technology.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Interest in combat-system design evaluation and testing.
Willingness to learn technical details of radar systems.
Signal processing and/or track-filtering experience.
Skill in C++ or Java.
Comfort working in Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

Set up and execute simulations, analyze data, and present results.
Develop models, enhance them, and correct errors.
Interact regularly and frequently with U.S. Government customers.
Perform both technical and operational tasks.
Prepare documentation and presentations for technical, operational, and managerial audiences.
Collaborate with radar-system and modeling-and-simulation engineers.
Execute assigned tasks individually and as part of a team.