A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
Journeyman Systems Engineer Astrion Aug 12, 2026
Overview Journeyman Systems Engineer
LOCATION
Eglin
AFB, FL JOB STATUS
Full-time
CLEARANCE
TS/SCI TRAVEL:
Limited, as needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity fora Journeyman Systems Engineer supporting the Tactical Data Link (TDL) program which is within the Cyber & Networks Directorate and located at the Eglin AFB in Florida.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Must be US Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance is required;
Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD
OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but not limited to: Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.
Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, "Set based design" for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis.
