Systems Engineer III

CACI•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Apply interdisciplinary engineering skills to support technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, and risk analyses for complex Department of Defense systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will: Perform technical planning, systems integration, and verification and validation activities for complex solutions or products Conduct cost, risk, and supportability/effectiveness analyses across all levels of the total system product lifecycle Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders Contribute to system architecture development and technical documentation

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance (required)
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
7+ years of professional experience in systems engineering
Demonstrated experience with systems integration, verification and validation, and technical planning
Experience with requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface management
Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and methodologies
Experience performing trade studies and technical assessments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve difficult and sometimes complex technical problems
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
Experience coaching and reviewing the work of junior engineering staff

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Experience with C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems architecture
Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw
Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products and development
Understanding of MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS open architecture standards
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo
Knowledge of systems engineering standards such as IEEE 15288 or EIA 632
Experience with test planning, execution, and technical evaluations
Familiarity with Agile systems engineering and iterative development approaches
Previous experience supporting government program offices
Experience with hardware/software interface design and documentation
Understanding of digital engineering and digital thread concepts

Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering principles across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal phases
Perform requirements allocation and interface definition studies to support system design decisions
Support the development of technical baselines and system architecture documentation
Conduct trade studies and technical analyses to evaluate alternative design approaches
Work independently with limited supervision while coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals
May manage projects or processes within assigned areas of responsibility
Influence others regarding system design, solutions, and procedures
Support integration and test events including development, operational, and acceptance testing
Develop technical documentation including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering artifacts
Apply engineering domain knowledge which may include hardware, communications, cyber, electrical, or other specialized engineering disciplines
Interface with customers, suppliers, and other technical and support personnel