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Randstad Sourceright - DCS
Sr. Systems Engineer
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What they do
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.
$127,307 / year median in Massachusetts
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Bedford, MA Top Secret Polygraph not specified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $90,220 - $175,000 Job Description DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space. The selected candidate will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle and will be aligned to the Air Mission Integration Team (MIT). The MIT is responsible for translating operational requirements into technical solutions, developing integrated architectures, assessing and mitigating risks, supporting acquisition execution strategies, and coordinating test and evaluation activities to ensure capabilities are delivered to operational users. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA and is 100% onsite.
Essential Job Functions:
- This position provides the opportunity to work on some of the most dynamic, unique, and important programs supporting the United States Air Force. The selected candidate will work directly with senior leadership while supporting critical mission integration efforts that help shape the future of the DAF Battle Network and create opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.
- Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.
- Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the
DAF C3BM
enterprise architecture. Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity. Support risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks. Assist in developing execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.- Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.
- Support identification, assessment, and maturation of innovative concepts through analysis, modeling, simulation, and systems engineering activities.
Required Skills:
- Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level clearance and have current SCI eligibility.
- BA/BS degree and 10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting DoD programs.
- Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle.
- Systems Architecture and Integration.
- Requirements Analysis and Development.
- Mission Integration and System-of-Systems Engineering.
- Operational Analysis and Architecture Development.
- Cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.
- Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
- Knowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75.
- Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis.
- Technical Documentation and Brief Development.