System Engineer III

• Develop operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoD standards
• Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas
• Use validated models, simulations, and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development
• Ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system
• Serve as a member of the CCB
• Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth
• Develop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data
• Improve standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performance
• Fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardware
• As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costs
• As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costs
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest. Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and software

• Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

4.34.3 out of 5 stars Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 $190,000 - $200,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * $190K-$200K/ year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Non-matching 401K - You enjoy our support without having to contribute to get it!
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost to eligible employees
• Access to Chiron’s catalog of self-paced training courses
• Two Paid Time Off (PTO)/Retirement Plan Options
• 10K employee referral bonus program

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a System Engineer career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area., Based in Columbia, MD, Chiron Technology Services, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that provides public sector and commercial clients with cyber training, Information Assurance (IA), and engineering services. Chiron is comprised of engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts who have years of real-world practical experience solving industry’s most difficult challenges. Chiron takes a proactive posture for our customers while complying with industry standard engineering and IA policy.