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# Systems Engineer III

- **Company:** ASTRION, INC.
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Axure RP, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Digital Technology, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88061939/1

## About the Role

* Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)
 * Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or
 * BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or,
 * 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
 * Active Secret Clearance. Current U.S. Citizenship Required
 * Certifications:
 + AWS Certified Solutions Architect, (or associate)
 + AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Axure equivalent
 + Current certification in Oracle/OCI products and/or databases
 + CompTIA Security+ CE - Required
 + Agile/Scrum Certifications - Desired

## Description

* Identify, describe, and apply emerging IT acquisition strategies, best practices, IT-related performance measures and quality management in support of acquisition planning, information assurance/cybersecurity, test and evaluation processes, verification and validation processes, and/or, fielding and sustaining of IT/software systems;
 * Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications;
 * Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications;
 * Prepare technical documentation which defines, specifies, and recommends system/subsystem characteristics;
 * Prepare management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering principles;
 * Perform validation of software systems including development of analyses/evaluation criteria and procedures, analyses/evaluation of results, and related recommendations;
 * Provide Agile and Digital system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight;
 * Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes; and,
 * Perform all (system) engineering according to applicable DOD, AF, AFMC directives, instructions, and manuals, to include, but not be limited to, AFI 63-101, AFMAN 63-144, AFMCI 63-1202, AFMAN 63-128, AF/ 99-103 - and their updates, successors (as happens over time).


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