Systems Engineer Technical Specialist

Arcfield•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

The Systems Engineer will support multiple efforts and address complex technical problems by providing innovative solutions that help the Customer make informed decisions about requirements and development activities. The role requires balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and applying technical expertise throughout the Systems Engineering life cycle. It includes traditional Systems Engineering and Project Management activities, from evaluating emerging technologies and developing requirements to integrating system elements and supporting product development across its life cycle. The engineer will assess new technologies for potential capabilities or gaps in the Customer's environment, evaluate technologies for future device creation, and engage with industry and academia to identify advances relevant to Customer needs. The position also involves coordinating with outside entities, serving as a Customer liaison, supporting business development, and helping shape requirements. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams to translate high-level strategies into system and lower-level requirements, verify compliance, and help maintain the Customer's Technology Roadmap.

Requirements

Must possess and be able to 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 at least 12 years of experience; alternatively, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, a Ph.D. with 7 years of experience, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the described services.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts.
Self-starter who takes initiative in managing key parts of complex technical developments.
Ability and willingness to work on multiple fast-paced projects and quickly learn the organization's activities and focus.
Comfort working in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

Manage investigations of new technologies or products to determine whether they provide new capabilities or fill technological gaps in the Customer's environment.
Identify and triage emerging, often bespoke, technologies and determine appropriate evaluation methods.
Evaluate technologies and products for possible inclusion in future device creation.
Develop project timelines, costs, and tracking mechanisms.
Design interfaces and integrate system elements.
Design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughout their life cycle.
Assess system performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
Participate in conceptual design reviews of hardware and software components to assess applicability and ensure requirements traceability through compliance verification and validation.
Establish and coordinate standards, practices, and procedures for product development.
Engage with industry and academia to identify trends and technological advances relevant to Customer needs.
Maintain relationships with outside entities and ensure information is appropriately disseminated among involved parties.
Serve as a Customer liaison, support business development activities, and help understand and shape requirements.
Use formal verification methods to ensure requirements comply with Customer requirements and government standards.
Generate quantifiable requirements from Customer descriptions, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.
Help the Customer assess, document, and track future operational requirements and ensure they are documented and included on the Technology Roadmap.
Assist the Customer in developing briefs and translating high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop detailed lower-level requirements.