Systems Engineer

Full-Time

Location

Fort Belvoir, VA

Position Overview

Systems Engineer on assigned Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier Headquarters (HQ) programs, with duties as identified below:

• Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products. 
• Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
• Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones. 
• Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations. 
• Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.                                                                                                    
• Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program.
• Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.                                                                                                                                                                               
• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.                                                                                                                                                                              
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.                                                                                                                                                                                                   
• Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.                                                                                                                 
• Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
• Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements         
•  Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conduct physical and functional configuration audits. 
• Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

Special Requirement

• Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level I/II/III Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE) certification.
• Security Clearance: Secret

Experience and Education

• Subject Matter Expert for Systems Engineering and can lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead.

Depending on Level:

• MS Systems Engineering or Systems Management and 20 years relevant experience is required. DAWIA Level III
• BS Engineering and 10 years relevant experience. DAWIA Level II
• BS Engineering and 5 years relevant Experience. DAWIA Level 

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