Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The qualified candidate will support the development and implementation of a Space Ground mission-focused software cloud application. This will be a full-time, ONSITE position.

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Systems Engineer to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The qualified candidate will support the development and implementation of a Space Ground mission-focused software cloud application.

Assigned tasks may include analysis of needs, the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), working with customers and other team members, preparing user interface mock-ups, technical documentation in Jira and confluence, generation of agile capabilities & user stories, backlog prioritization and management, sprint planning, customer engagement, close interaction with software and system test engineers on the team to achieve program objectives. Perform analysis and tasks at concurrent stages to include technical planning, system design, software implementation, system integration, verification and validation.

Position may require occasional business travel to customer locations in support of product demonstrations and customer meetings.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have a Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with TCPED processes, practices and tools at the IC and/or COCOM level, focusing on tasking and collection (strong preference for SIGINT)
• Understanding of User Interface design and development practices
• Experience with Government contracting for the Space market to include Ground Processing, Command and Control and/or Intelligence Systems
• Experience working on-site with customers and end users in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community
• Experience with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.)
• Experience with UML/SysML modeling tools such as MagicDraw
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Subversion, Git, etc.)
• IC3 experience preferred
• Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes
• Experience with Cloud computing environments ( e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces and geospatial data

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 8+ years related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications
• Proficient in requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and tracking
• Proficient analyzing customer needs, and identifying user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedules
• Proficient in statistical analysis methods and tools
• Experience with system integration and test on a UNIX or Linux platform
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
• Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
• Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
• Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, mentoring, building customer relationships)
• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Good planning and organizational skills

Security Clearance

• Active Top-Secret clearance required. TS/SCI is highly desired

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: TBD

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) matching
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance (Term and Universal Life w/Long Term Care benefits)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 Federal Holidays)
• Professional development assistance/Tuition reimbursement Program
• Profit Sharing Retirement Program
• Vision insurance

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.