System Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Engineer with Software/System Engineering Testing and Analysis experience in developing complex, real-time software systems to provide support for the SHIELD Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) program. The Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) is a mobile, ground-based air defense system designed to protect critical assets from drones, cruise missiles, and other aerial threats. Part of an integrated system delivering 360° coverage, it’s fully interoperable with the Army’s Integrated Battle Command System and features a flexible, scalable architecture that adapts to future missions. Responsibilities Attending meetings with the Project Office, prime contractors, and other stakeholders as required Communicating and collaborating effectively with project staff and prime contractors to solve complex issues Tracking and helping to resolve issues found during integration and flight testing. Reviewing processes, work products, deliverables, or other project attributes and offering an assessment of their soundness, appropriateness, and ability to contribute to project success Assessing the quality and compliance with industry-accepted practices of the project's processes, work products, and deliverables Tracking the response to documented recommendations made to ensure the prime contractor is addressing the risks to ensure successful outcomes Providing weekly status reports Supporting reviews and assessments of Project Office activities, work products, and deliverables that include the identification of potential risks and recommendations for mitigation Participating with the team in conducting oversight and assessment activities of software for large-scale weapon systems Supporting management and stakeholders’ plans to address risks and issues as they occur, to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget Qualifications U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law Active Secret Clearance required Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience (Or a Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience) Familiarity with the weapon system life cycle acquisition processes Familiarity with the U.S. Army Air Defense command and control Familiarity with the process of integrating various weapon systems Able to participate in deep-dive technical discussions with developers and have high-level project summary discussions with project leadership Proficiency in using JIRA for issue tracking, project management, and workflow optimization within a software development lifecycle Versatile communication skills, capable of deep-dive technical discussions and high-level project summaries Experience with product software development Experience working in an HWIL lab setting Knowledge of mechanical, software, electrical, and/or other engineering concepts Leadership skills in working with staff and executing projects #J-18808-Ljbffr