Senior Systems Engineer, Top Secret

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer who has experience working with geographic intelligence (GEOINT) in support of intelligence network operations, to join the AFLCMC/HBGW Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Team at Hanscom AFB. The assigned Systems Engineer will work in direct support of government engineers and program managers through the acquisition cycle of the program

The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The candidate will also provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal).

This is a full time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

Essential Job Functions: 

Assist in the development of HBGW ISR program GEOINT technical requirements and their applicability to intelligence network design and operations for the HBGW ISR program.

Analyze existing and emerging GEOINT capabilities/technologies; oversee development, integration and fielding of GEOINT capabilities for the HBGW ISR program.

In support of government engineers/program managers, develop and implement plans and procedures to effectively manage the program’s GEOINT network in accordance with established DoD Acquisition processes.

Assist in managing the program GEOINT technology interfaces to facilitate their integration with the network architecture across the relevant intelligence community organizations, both within DoD and external to DoD.

Assist the government program office in managing the activities of the HBGW ISR program GEOINT system design and builds throughout the lifecycle phases.

Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings with prime contractors and provide technical evaluations of analyses and tradeoff activities, assessments of contractor technical efforts, and recommendations to the Program Office. Participate in Program Office Working Groups and other meetings to provide input to GEOINT needs for the program Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

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

Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

BA/BS Degree from accredited university and 10 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting.

Experience in GEONINT, Jira and Confluence.

Salary Range: $87,934-$135,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

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