Senior Systems Engineer

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who develops and validates prototypes and engineering development models before Navy network capabilities enter modernization or replacement efforts. The Senior Systems Engineer turns system specifications into representative mockups, identifies integration and support requirements, and evaluates designs through testing. This position also supports development models and design recommendations for Naval Exchange Point systems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop engineering mockups and development models that represent the specified equipment, interfaces and operating configuration.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication and assembly to validate designs before full modernization or production implementation.
• Define integration, deployment, security configuration and lifecycle support requirements for development models.
• Plan and evaluate model testing, document deficiencies and recommend design changes based on objective results.
• Analyze Naval Exchange Point upgrade or replacement concepts and validate representative models against equipment specifications.
• Prepare technical design information, engineering bulletins and model validation records for Government review.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Education: Master's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience: 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Experience developing hardware/software mockups, engineering development models and rapid prototypes, with documented integration, operational and security testing.
• Maintain TS/SCI clearance and required SCI access. SCI assignments require current SSBI/T5/T5R with ICD 704 eligibility and enrollment in Continuous Vetting; maintain authorized JWICS access when required.
• A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.
• Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.