Systems Engineer

System EngineerFull Time, Ft. Belvoir, VA Secret clearance required This position is contingent upon government approval Overview: Semper Valens Solutions is seeking an experienced System Engineer to support our organization in the Ft. Belvoir, VA area. Responsibilities:Serves as System Engineer on assigned PEO Soldier programs, with duties as identified below.Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program.Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.Qualifications/Requirements:Level II- BS degree and 5 years of experience.Level III- BS degree and 10 years of experience.Level IV- MS or MA degree and 15 years of experience.Minimum of a Secret Clearance required.About Semper Valens Solutions: Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.