Mid-Level Systems Engineer/Senior Systems Engineer

Tactical Engineering & Analysis•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Mid-Level to Senior Systems Engineer integrates, configures, troubleshoots, tests, and installs Naval Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems in support of the Naval Tactical Grid team within the Naval Information Warfare Center. The role supports system integration and operational readiness before, during, and after deployment, resolving hardware, software, networking, and interoperability issues. Travel may be required to support activities aboard Navy platforms and at shore-based facilities. At the mid level, the engineer independently provides test, evaluation, and systems support to test leads, program managers, and project teams; maintains program artifacts and requirements traceability; standardizes documentation and reviews test materials; recommends process improvements; applies quality assurance expertise; trains junior personnel; participates in planning meetings and working groups; updates project databases and test-management tools; develops test procedures; and monitors project requirements. At the senior level, the engineer provides technical leadership and strategic direction across the engineering lifecycle. Duties include requirements definition and traceability, system architecture and design, system modeling and trade studies, integration oversight, verification and validation, test analysis and defect resolution, deployment and performance monitoring, lifecycle management, project planning and tracking, continuous improvement, preparation of technical materials and recommendations, and mentoring junior engineers. The senior engineer also supports documentation for operation, maintenance, calibration, and upgrades, and provides input to RFIs, RFPs, and SOOs. A Bachelor of Science in a STEM-related field is required. Mid-level candidates are preferably INCOSE ASEP certified, and senior-level candidates are preferably INCOSE CSEP certified. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must hold an active clearance or be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; an active clearance is highly desirable. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with the ability to work non-standard hours and schedules as project requirements demand. The stated annual pay range is $145,000 to $200,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

6–12 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
Demonstrated expertise integrating and troubleshooting Naval C4I systems in complex networked environments.
Bachelor of Science in a STEM-related field.
Expert knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
Expert knowledge of one or more programming languages.
Expert knowledge of requirements management and system architecture design.
Expert knowledge of IEEE standards and systems integration and design principles.
Mid-level: expertise with database and test-management tools.
Mid-level: familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools as needed.
Senior-level: expert knowledge of standard computer-based business tools and MBSE tools.
U.S. citizenship.
An active U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain one; candidates are subject to a U.S. security background investigation.
Ability to work non-standard hours and schedules to support project requirements.
Ability to travel to Navy platforms and shore-based facilities may be required.

Nice To Haves

INCOSE ASEP (Associate) certification for mid-level candidates.
INCOSE CSEP (Certified) certification for senior-level candidates.
An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Integrate, configure, troubleshoot, test, and install Naval C4I systems.
Identify and resolve hardware, software, networking, and system interoperability issues.
Provide test, evaluation, and systems support to test leads, program managers, and project teams.
Advise supported project efforts and ensure rigorous, effective, and compliant testing throughout the program lifecycle.
Develop, review, and maintain program artifacts, including requirements traceability, test and analysis plans, and reports.
Gather team input and prepare reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
Review test materials for delivery to customers or outside agencies, including DSRs, TORs, TRRS forms, test status reports, defect reports, and final test reports.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and design and implement effective solutions.
Apply quality assurance expertise to test plans, requirements analysis, program documentation, and process standardization.
Train new and junior personnel and support their development.
Attend planning meetings and program-specific working groups.
Monitor, review, and update project databases and test-management tools.
Research, analyze, and develop test procedures based on Military Standard-defined TDLs and program documentation.
Monitor project requirements for planning purposes and provide updates to the Program Manager at least weekly and promptly when circumstances warrant.
Create and maintain detailed system design, configuration, process, and troubleshooting documentation.
Lead technical teams in gathering, analyzing, and refining system requirements with stakeholders.
Define and manage requirements traceability throughout the system lifecycle.
Architect and design complex systems integrating hardware, software, and network components; oversee system modeling, interface definition, and trade studies.
Oversee implementation and integration of system components and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Develop verification and validation strategies, analyze test results, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive defect resolution.
Oversee system deployment, monitor performance, optimize operations, and improve reliability and efficiency.
Lead system maintenance, upgrades, lifecycle management, risk assessments, cost analysis, scalability planning, and end-of-life planning.
Manage product or system lifecycle activities, including project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
Research emerging technologies and integrate best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations.
Support documentation for system operation, maintenance, calibration, and upgrades, including operator manuals, system specifications, and calibration procedures.
Provide input for RFIs, RFPs, and SOOs.
Mentor and guide junior engineers.