Systems Engineer I (Full-Time, On-Site)

S3I Engineering•Patuxent River, MD

3d•$80,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

S3I Engineering provides specialty engineering services, systems integration, and operational support to US Government agencies. Our technical expertise covers multiple facets of the Software, Systems, Cyber, and Hardware Engineering disciplines. Our engineers have expert knowledge of the critical mission management systems and their deployment on various DOD, DHS, and other platforms. S3I is currently looking for entry to mid-level Systems Engineers. You will be working with cutting-edge technology to test complex mission management systems and their sensors. From testing capabilities to optimizing performance and reliability, your expertise will play a pivotal role in ensuring mission success. If you love to solve hard, complex problems and are willing to embrace the challenge, embark on a career where every day brings new opportunities to push the boundaries of what is possible. Join us and be a part of shaping the future. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree, or equivalent years of experience, in Engineering or other technical fields such as Computer Science, Computer Hardware, Mathematics, or Physics. This work requires a DOD Secret clearance. Candidates must meet the criteria to obtain one.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or technical field
Ability to assess and troubleshoot complex problems involving multiple systems
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance is required
Must be able to lift and carry ~40 Lbs
Must be able to maneuver in confined spaces
Must be able to access various government location, facilities, and vessels
Must have reliable transportation to travel between office and government facilities

Nice To Haves

Strong Computer hardware and software troubleshooting experience using the Linux command line
Experience building complex computer systems in a Linux environment
The ability to reverse engineer complex systems to aid in testing and diagnostics
Familiarity with both DoD and DCSA cybersecurity practices
Experience with DoD sensor systems including EO/IR, Radar, SIGINT, and others
Experience with the mission systems on one or more DoD platforms
Familiarity with using DoD cloud platforms, including IL5 environments and higher
Outstanding organizational skills in a complex and dynamic environment
Highly articulate communications skills when describing complex software behavior and function
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
Previous Minotaur experience strongly desired
Software development experience in a Linux environment
Familiarity with software configuration management tools such as Git
Demonstrated strong software troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of DoD mission systems, sensors, and networks

Responsibilities

Supporting testing on aircraft and inside government labs to identify problems and provide fixes while working with the software development team
Performing independent investigation to reproduce problems reported in fielded systems
Participating in design reviews and providing input on requirements derivation
Working directly with government personnel and other partners to provide actionable solutions
Working with various teams in different labs to troubleshoot, investigate, and isolate complex problems
Working to continually validate and identify gaps in testing methodology
Configuring test bench systems to test software requirements
Conducting root cause analysis to identify problems
Leading, training, and refining software testing events
Preparing field test reports and reviewing findings
Providing technical guidance to peers