Advanced Systems Engineer

What are the primary responsibilities in the Advanced Systems Engineer position?

Core responsibilities include leading requirements development, system architecture and design, risk identification and mitigation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to produce clear, traceable technical documentation, and proficiency with modern engineering tools, test environments, and secure computing systems is paramount. The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must. What required background will make you successful?

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• Current TS/SCI Clearance
• Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• Expert system engineering knowledge across the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis and allocation, system architecture and design, integration, test, transition to operations, and sustainment activities.
• Ability to write test plans and procedures
• Ability to write training material
• Comfort with agile development methods in a dynamic environment
• Technical Knowledge: Previous experience as a Systems Engineer, working with or for a large contractor on a Research and Development program is desired.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to perform systematic analysis of systems to identify software, hardware, and interface issues and support resolution across the system lifecycle is crucial.
• Attention to detail: Ability to identify and articulate discrepancy reports outlining issues or bugs with mitigation response deadlines.
• Analytical skills: Ability to develop and interpret complex technical requirements and associate those to system engineering milestones within the development lifecycle.
• Collaboration: Ability to work with engineers and customer to develop a comprehensive Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)

Preferred skills:

• Lead in design reviews with customer-centric input
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams
• Experience in developing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP)
• Experience in Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) development
• Experience developing system documentation to include the following:
• Requirements Development
• Formal Technical Reviews and Artifacts
• Formal and Informal Test Processes
• System Requirements Review (SRR)
• Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
• Critical Design Review / Critical Design Readiness Review (CDR/CDRR)
• CONOP documents

*The likely salary range for this position is $145,000 to $165,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)? At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security. Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee-owned company, is seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts who are collectively responsible for creating custom digital signal processing solutions and leveraging them to make an operational mission impact.