System Engineer

Description

The team works on the NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment program and the Space Support Contract II (NISSC II) program, which handle mission-critical systems.

The role covers the full systems engineering lifecycle: setting requirements, writing documentation, integrating, testing and sustaining systems. You work in a classified operational setting.

You will often work on your own assigned tasks, but you will also coordinate with several disciplines to confirm that requirements are understood, built, and verified.

The company is an IT consultancy that helps IT leaders integrate, automate and innovate. It has more than 1,200 employees across the United States, headquartered in Irvine, California, with field offices in Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas and San Francisco. It combines a startup feel with the stability of a scaled business.

Responsibilities

• Give systems engineering support to mission and operational systems under NISSC II.
• Read customer, operational and technical requirements and run the analysis needed to meet them.
• Create, keep current and update engineering documents, artifacts, databases and technical records.
• Apply systems engineering methods across the entire system lifecycle.
• Help with requirements development, traceability, verification and validation.
• Take part in integration, testing, troubleshooting and sustainment work.
• Coordinate assigned engineering work and help plan and carry out project tasks.
• Solve moderate-scope engineering problems with practical technical solutions.
• Check task outputs for completeness, accuracy and fit with project goals.
• Support engineering reviews, technical meetings and customer discussions.
• Work with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations and program teams to deliver program objectives.
• Help improve processes and engineering practices.
• Follow applicable security requirements, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of engineering or systems engineering experience.
• Experience choosing, adapting and applying engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to assigned work.
• Experience planning, coordinating or supporting engineering and technical tasks.
• Knowledge of the Systems Engineering V-Model.
• Ability to analyze requirements and make sure technical objectives are met.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Visio.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Education: a bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a master's degree with 1+ years of experience.
• Active Secret Clearance preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, software engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts preferred.
• Experience with engineering models, preferably in Cameo, preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile development methods preferred.
• Familiarity with SysML preferred.
• Experience supporting integration, testing, troubleshooting or sustainment preferred.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or national security programs preferred.
• Experience working in classified environments preferred.
• Familiarity with requirements management and systems engineering documentation tools preferred.

Conditions

An active Secret clearance is required.

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required.

The job involves long periods standing still at a desk, using a computer, keyboard and office equipment with your hands and fingers, and communicating in person, by phone and electronically.

You will occasionally walk around the office to reach files, equipment and meeting rooms, and may need to lift or move up to 15 pounds.

You need close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for people with disabilities who need help performing these functions.

The work takes place in a secure, classified workspace. You must follow all security protocols and access controls, including limits on personal electronic devices and on handling sensitive information.

Estimated pay is $65,000 to $100,000 USD. Actual pay depends on location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. Pay in other locations may differ. Some roles may also offer variable incentive pay, such as bonuses or commissions, which is not part of base salary.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) with employer match, 529 college savings plan, health savings account, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay.
• Training and development programs.
• Major offices stocked with snacks and drinks.
• A collaborative culture.
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off.