Systems Engineer II-III (Full-Time, On-Site)

S3I Engineering•Patuxent River, MD

8h•$115,000 - $300,000•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 and DHS platforms. S3I is currently looking for a senior or principal Systems Engineer. You will be supporting a new DoD operational capability. ----- From testing capabilities to optimizing performance bottlenecks and improving 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 operational Linux computer systems in a secured defense environment
The ability to reverse engineer complex systems to aid in testing and diagnostics
Familiarity with both DoD and DCSA cybersecurity practices
General understanding of DoD sensor systems including EO/IR and RADAR
Familiarity with the mission system on one or more DoD platforms
Experience with cloud platforms, including DoD IL5 environments and higher
Outstanding organizational skills in a complex and dynamic environment
Highly articulate communications skills when describing complex software behavior and function
The ability to coach junior team members
Strong understanding of computing first principles
Demonstrated ability to break apart large and complex problems into smaller parts and delegate
Positive and professional attitude when working to solve customer problems
Previous Minotaur experience strongly desired
Software development experience in a Linux environment
Familiarity with software configuration management tools such as Git or even IBM Rational Clearcase
Demonstrated strong software troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of DoD mission systems, sensors, and networks

Responsibilities

Support in government labs and aircraft platforms to identify problems, provide solutions and communicate 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 industry partner teams 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
Providing validation of the findings of root cause analysis and offering solutions
Leading, training, and refining software test events
Preparing field test reports and reviewing and summarizing findings
Providing technical guidance to peers