Senior Systems Engineer

Join the DCS team in a fast-paced program office as an experienced Systems Engineer. In this role, you will work with our U.S. Army customer to apply your expert knowledge and skills by providing technical engineering services in support of critical programs and technologies.

Essential Job Functions:                                                                 

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 approved requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system configuration.

Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and implementation supporting the DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases.

Possesses knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and IPT Management.

Coordinates and negotiates design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.

Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.

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 conducts physical and functional configuration audits.

Serves as a consultant to other team members and mentors the workforce on Systems Engineering matters.

Evaluates system engineering principles, procedures, and processes used on past programs, and establishes new and innovative engineering strategies.

Identifies issues and briefs the PM on possible courses of action and their impact.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or Systems Management and 20 years of relevant experience or PhD in an Engineering Field and 15+ years of relevant experience

DOD Secret clearance.

Has the breadth of experience and knowledge to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs and work independently with minimal oversight from the Government Lead.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Up to 25% domestic travel may be required.

Job Requirements: