Systems Engineer

CACI International • Fort Belvoir, VA

37d

About The Position

The person in this role will Serves as System Engineer on assigned PEO Soldier programs with a specific emphasis on support to Assistant PEO Soldier (APEO). Responsibilities: • Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products. • Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration. • Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones. • Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies. • Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program. • Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting. • Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications. • Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes. • Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs. • Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed. • Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports. • Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements. • Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits. • Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content. • Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Systems Engineering matters. • Evaluate system engineering principles, procedures and process used on past programs, and establish new and innovative engineering strategies. • Identify issues and brief PM on possible courses of action and their impact

Requirements

• BS Engineering and > 5 years relevant experience
• Has the breadth of experience and knowledge, and recognition in the Engineering community, to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs, and work independently with minimal oversight from the Government Lead.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.
• Must have Active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• MS Systems Engineering or Systems Management and > 20 years relevant experience or PhD Engineering >15 years relevant experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach to service delivery

Responsibilities

• Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.
• Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
• Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.
• Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.
• Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program.
• Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
• Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
• Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
• Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
• Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.
• Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Systems Engineering matters.
• Evaluate system engineering principles, procedures and process used on past programs, and establish new and innovative engineering strategies.
• Identify issues and brief PM on possible courses of action and their impact

Benefits

• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level