DoD Acquisition Program Support Engineer (Junior-Mid Level)

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Stafford, VA, United States
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$50,000.0 - $75,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Configuration Management Network Interface Controllers Microsoft Office Microsoft Visio Network Planning and Design Object-Oriented Software Development Requirements Management SC Clearance

Job description

Seeking a junior to mid-level Systems Engineer with experience in technical support to acquisition programs for our customer in Stafford, VA. Duties include:

  • General Systems Engineering support for defense systems
  • Develop and/or revise appropriate level acquisition engineering documentation (e.g., Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Test Plans/Reports, engineering analyses, Network Design Documents, requirements, drawings)
  • Develop technical reports, briefs, and documentation related to programs in the portfolio
  • Conduct technical assessment and evaluation of Prime Contractor deliverables, architectures, and Engineering Change Proposals
  • Assist with the development of technical specifications
  • Develop Technical Review Action Plans, and participate in all aspects of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) process
  • Participating in System Engineering (SE) IPTs
  • Conduct requirements management duties for the supported program office
  • Support the design, conduct, data collection, and reporting of test events

Requirements

Do you have experience in Visio?, * Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, but other engineering or other technical/scientific disciplines are acceptable, or 4 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience with IB Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements Systems (DOORS) or an equivalent tool highly desired.
  • Experience with Configuration Management (CM) and applicable tools (i.e. CMPRO) is a plus.
  • Experience with SETRs and documentation required.
  • Experience in developing acquisition documentation to support programs in achieving required milestones/events is required.
  • Ability to effectively work independently and as part of an integrated team of Government and non-Government organizations.
  • Excellent MS Office and Visio skills are required.
  • DAWIA Level certification or equivalent training in the Systems Engineering field is strongly desired
  • Must be detail-oriented and have excellent verbal communication skills
  • Should be proactive, a self-starter and a history of demonstrating initiative.
  • Currently hold or ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance is required., We are dedicated to helping our customers solve meaningful problems through the effective and efficient use of technology. If you’re self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and hard-working, and you’re looking to join a growing small company with big opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & conditions

Salary range - Based on Experience - $50,000 - $75,000

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