Systems Engineer (55393)

Systems Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - N/A, MD

Overview

Salary Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category Engineering

Description

DataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers' toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and commercial markets.

Summary

DataPath, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer will Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
• Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes and make recommendations regarding component use.
• Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
• Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
• Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware
• Install the unit specific configurations (configs)/Internet Protocols (IP) which are based on the latest unit System Architecture and the Lightweight Directory Interchange Format (LDIF).

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science and 10+ years of relevant experience as a System Engineer or performing System Engineer related activities.
• 5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting systems engineering technologies highly preferred.
• Must be familiar with and responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable communication networks in dynamic, often military or field-based environments
• Must be experienced with integrating existing infrastructures with new tactical network components.
• The ability to break systems into major components and subcomponents and understand the interfaces between them.
• The need to design systems and components with a logical modular design with logical/standard interfaces to provide scalability and change when needed.
• Experience with managing network connectivity between various platforms like ground vehicles, airborne assets, and command centers

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with selecting appropriate network protocols and technologies for specific mission needs, including data link layers, routing protocols, and encryption mechanisms.
• Experience with testing methodologies for embedded systems, integration testing, and systems-level testing; familiarity with utilization of simulation tools to analyze system performance under various scenarios.
• Experience with hardware interfacing (analog/digital converters, sensors, actuators)
• DoD 8570/8410 IAT Level II certification.
• Advanced degrees in a relevant technical field are preferred; however, significant professional experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements on a case-by-case basis, subject to formal customer waiver and contractual approval.

Clearance Requirements:

*Must be US Citizen and have a current active secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may include delivering presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

DataPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.