Systems Engineer

JT4•Colorado Springs, CO

30d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Systems Engineer II performs a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operation, and maintenance of diverse software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems. The employee will be responsible for performing Systems Engineering functions for the Special Projects team, including systems integration, technical planning, systems operations and maintenance, acquisition and supply, lifecycle analysis, and risk management. This role involves developing and modifying JT4 systems engineering processes, coordinating with other JT4 organizations, and developing functional and operational acceptance test plans to ensure systems operational status, safety, and security compliance. The Systems Engineer II will support the Special Projects lead with requirements development, configure and operate complex SATCOM equipment, and coordinate with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines. Responsibilities also include verifying documentation standards, preparing technical papers, supporting technical proposals, developing technical documentation, acting as a liaison for design reviews, conducting site visits, and performing engineering studies.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and two years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering are required for this position.
Qualified candidates must be eligible for a government TS/SCI clearance.
Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles
Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines
Active and current Security + certification

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering principles and knowledge of SysML, Cameo, and Rhapsody tools.
Familiarity with common coding languages and methodologies; C++, Python and Java.

Responsibilities

Performs Systems Engineering functions for Special Projects team to include: systems integration, technical planning, systems operations and maintenance, acquisition and supply, lifecycle analysis, risk management.
Develops and modifies JT4 systems engineering processes to support Special Projects
Coordinates with other JT4 organizations performing Special Projects operations to ensure consistency in systems engineering processes across the domain.
Develops functional acceptance and operational acceptance test plans ensuring systems operational status, systems safety and systems security compliance.
Supports Special Projects lead with requirements development.
Coordinates with Special Projects and operations team members to configure and operate complex SATCOM equipment in threat/target representative range environments.
Independently perform a range of design, development, analysis, or review tasks under generally established project deadlines.
Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and support requirements.
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
Direct interface with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities.
Acts as liaison for design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendation.
Perform other job-related duties, as required.