Senior_Systems_Engineer

ONYX, LLC
Alexandria, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$170,000.0 - $190,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Systems Analysis Systems Architecture

Job description

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 conducts physical and functional configuration audits.
  • Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

Requirements

  • BS Engineering and > 20 years relevant experience or MS Engineering Equivalent > 15 years of experience
  • Subject matter expert for Systems Engineering and has the ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead. Desired Skills:

  • MS Systems Engineering or Systems Management and more than 20 years relevant experience or PhD Engineering and more than 15 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.
  • Ability to serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Systems Engineering matters.
  • Ability to evaluate system engineering principles, procedures and processes used on past programs and establish new and innovative engineering strategies.
  • Ability to Identify issues and brief leadership on possible courses of action and their impact

Benefits & conditions

Salary Range: $170K - 190K

Benefits Offered:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • PTO
  • Holidays

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