Senior Systems Engineer (C5ISR) 8420 - Security Clearance Required

LOCATION : APG, MD

STATUS : Contingent, Actively Interviewing

TRAVEL : 15%

CLEARANCE : Top Secret with SCI eligbility

BENEFITS : 401K, Life / Health / Dental / Disability Insurance, Flexible Paid Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

DESCRIPTION : Patricio Enterprises is looking to fill a Senior Systems Engineer position at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Primary duties will include (but not limited to) :

Assist the Government by providing systems engineering expertise to analyze system concept, system design and interoperability;

providing input to, and analysis of, system architectures for the current and future PD Aerostat systems; and participation in systems engineering technical reviews (such as system functional reviews, preliminary design reviews, critical design reviews, etc.

as well as assisting in defining appropriate entrance and exit criterion for those reviews.

• Support requirements / capabilities gap analysis including providing input to user capability needs IAW the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process, and translation of user capability needs / requirements into performance specifications for all program systems.
• Provide expertise for technical assessments regarding the technical performance and progress of PD Aerostats’ systems, potential technologies to support user requirements, and technology alternatives / strategies and trade-offs.
• Provide expertise in the development of documents to include, but not limited to, Technology Readiness Levels documentation for hardware and software, engineering change proposals, program baselines, engineering risk assessments, and technical manuals.
• Manage requirements and communicate system architectures by utilizing engineering and architecture tools such as Creo, Windchill, Rational, Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), System Architect, Magic Draw, and Visio.
• Recommend engineering solutions to reduce overall sustainment costs through cost benefit analysis.
• Assist the Government by providing expertise in the development of documentation for the program offices programs to include but not limited to systems engineering plans, test and evaluation master plans, technical specifications, interface control documents, and acquisition requirement package (ARP)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Knowledgeable in the DoD 5000 Framework.
• Working knowledge of DoDAF artifacts.
• Working knowledge of engineering and architecture tools such as Rational, Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System, Visio, System Architect, MagicDraw (desired).
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• BA / BS or higher.
• 10 or more years as a Systems Engineer & working knowledge of DoDI 5000 & Defense Acquisition.
• BA / BS or higher. An additional 10 years experience in a related field may be substituted for education. A Masters degree or higher may be substituted for five years of experience as long as their degree is in a related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities : reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

Occasionally lifts to 20 lbs.

Employees must be able to see and hear, read, and write effectively in English. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control and writing.

Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information; Ability to apply common sense in performing job.

Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and / or conduct routine oral communication. Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : 15% by ground and air transportation.

EOE. Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.