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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Training Systems Engineer - **Company:** ASEC Inc - **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Computer Engineering, Video Cards, Software Deployment, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Technical Data Management Systems, Computer Equipment, Information Technology - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9084867/training-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or related technical discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree. * At least 6 years of experience supporting complex hardware and software systems in a DoD or similarly regulated environment. * Demonstrated ability to evaluate computer hardware and make technically sound refresh or replacement recommendations. * Experience participating in technical reviews, design reviews, software installations, testing, and system acceptance activities. * Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, integration, verification, and validation. * Experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, installation procedures, test documentation, and configuration records. * Familiarity with Configuration Management processes, including configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and verification. * Working knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its relationship to system design, configuration, and software implementation. * Ability to identify technical risks and clearly communicate recommendations to engineers, program managers, contractors, and government leadership., * Previous experience supporting F/A-18 aircraft, mission systems, training systems, or associated simulation environments. * Experience working with a Navy IPT, IPTL, program office, warfare center, or fleet-support organization. * Familiarity with Boeing engineering, configuration, or CDD documentation. * Experience with software baselines, technical data packages, Acceptance Test Procedures, and discrepancy resolution. Equally Important: * Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners. * Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills. * Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently. * Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities. * Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. ## Description As the Training Systems Engineer, you will provide technical and systems-engineering support to the F/A-18 Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) within NAVAIR's Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office (PMA-205). This position will help identify technical risks, improve system performance, and ensure hardware and software solutions satisfy program requirements, configuration controls, and cybersecurity standards., * Evaluate technology, refresh requirements and provide technical recommendations for computing hardware, including processing units, graphics cards, memory, storage, and related components. * Analyze hardware alternatives for performance, compatibility, cybersecurity, lifecycle support, availability, and cost. * Plan, organize, and lead Technical Interchange Meetings with government, contractor, engineering, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders. * Attend design reviews and identify technical barriers, integration concerns, dependencies, and risks that could affect proposed solutions. * Participate in software installations to verify that installations are performed efficiently, system loads are properly implemented, and configurations comply with approved technical documentation. * Attend and support Acceptance Test Procedures and other system verification and validation events. * Review Boeing CDD documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with program requirements. * Assist the IPTL in developing and implementing effective Configuration Management solutions. * Support Risk Management Framework activities and help identify solutions that satisfy operational requirements while maintaining cybersecurity compliance. * Coordinate with hardware, software, network, cybersecurity, test, and configuration-management personnel to resolve technical issues. * Document technical recommendations, risks, decisions, action items, and proposed solutions for Government review. * Monitor technical issues through resolution and communicate schedule, cost, performance, or cybersecurity impacts to program leadership. This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. 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