Senior Systems Engineer - Top Secret - Local

APR Consulting, Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$184,101.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Information Systems Modems Network Interface Controllers Requirements Management Software Systems Systems Architecture Systems Integration Modeling and Simulation

Job description

  • Perform requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, and management throughout the system development lifecycle
  • Support system architecture, design studies, integration, verification, validation, and testing activities
  • Conduct technical planning, risk assessments, trade studies, and performance analyses
  • Develop and evaluate secure systems, networks, and information systems to meet government security requirements
  • Coordinate external interfaces, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and cross-functional engineering activities
  • Participate in modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, and system performance evaluations
  • Research and assess vendor products, COTS components, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Support the development of technical engineering products using established processes, standards, and tools
  • Lead project activities, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to major engineering programs
  • Interface regularly with customers, program leadership, and engineering teams, * Supporting advanced national security and defense programs
  • Working with cutting-edge technologies and mission-critical systems
  • Collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for growth and innovation
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off)
  • Exposure to complex engineering challenges and customer-facing technical activities

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Senior Systems Engineer - Top Secret/SCI position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, and deployment of mission-critical Restricted Ground Systems, working across systems engineering, hardware, software, modem, and antenna system technologies. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or a related field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience. An active TS/SCI clearance is required at the time of hire., * Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or related field

  • 8+ years of systems engineering experience (or Master’s Degree with 6+ years)
  • Active Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements management, and systems integration
  • Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges, * Experience with Ground Systems, Modem Systems, and Antenna Systems
  • Multi-level security and cross-domain system expertise
  • Agile development program experience
  • Systems engineering leadership experience
  • Experience coordinating external interfaces and ICDs
  • Strong understanding of system scope management and requirements decomposition
  • Modeling and Simulation experience
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills

Benefits & conditions

4.24.2 out of 5 stars Scottsdale, AZ 85257 $88.51 an hour - Contract

About the company

Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR: Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

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