Systems Engineer Technical Specialist

Arcfield•McLean, VA

10h

About The Position

The Systems Engineer works on unusually complex technical problems, develops highly innovative solutions, and exercises considerable independence in determining approaches to achieve desired results. The role provides systems engineering and technical program management support for mission needs, including technical analysis, integration, planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and support across the software and systems engineering life cycle. The position also investigates wireless, mobile, cellular telecommunications, radio frequency communications, and related technologies relevant to Customer objectives, and may support mission areas involving cellular network infrastructure, vulnerability research, and wireless exploitation. Travel within the United States is required to support technical exchanges, stakeholder engagements, and programmatic meetings.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline, with 10–12 years of experience; alternatively, a master's degree with 8–10 years of experience or a PhD with 5–7 years of experience.
Experience with and knowledge of the Sponsor’s environment.
Technical expertise with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Knowledge of system architecture and implementation of data solutions.
Knowledge of data engineering tools and technologies.
Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and data modeling.
Experience building data pipelines and integrating multiple data sources.
Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++.
Ability to work with complex datasets and develop data filtering and processing algorithms.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Ability to work with sensitive data sources and develop data anonymization algorithms.
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Experience with data quality management and data validation techniques.
Experience working with high-priority stakeholders and delivering data-driven solutions.
Experience working directly with targeters and data scientists.

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering support through technical analysis, integration, planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement across organizational frameworks.
Engage internal and external stakeholder communities, including across government agencies and departments and within atypical organizational relationships.
Address sensitive topics, influence outcomes, and facilitate coordination among diverse stakeholder groups.
Plan, coordinate, and lead reviews and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs); develop agendas, document decisions and action items, and recommend follow-on actions.
Communicate complex technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Prepare emails, requirements documents, technical summaries, decision papers, briefings, and other materials conveying system concepts, technical status, risks, and recommendations.
Identify cross-cutting enablement opportunities traceable to mission requirements.
Provide technical program management support by translating programmatic and technical concepts into executable actions and reviewing program plans, schedules, requirements, and technical documentation.
Follow through on assigned actions and maintain documentation of key information, decisions, and outcomes.
Collaborate across the Customer’s teams to deconflict activities, requirements, and frameworks.
Investigate and assess current and emerging wireless, mobile, cellular telecommunications, radio frequency communications, and related technologies relevant to Customer objectives.
Support activities related to the software and/or systems engineering life cycle.
Work with stakeholders to identify, refine, and prioritize requirements and develop potential technical solutions aligned with mission needs.
Support Customer mission areas associated with cellular network infrastructure, vulnerability research, wireless exploitation, and related technical domains, as applicable.
Travel within the United States for technical exchanges, stakeholder engagements, and programmatic meetings.