Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Are you ready to put your hard-earned engineering knowledge to work supporting mission-critical Army programs? We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to work with senior engineers in a fast-paced program office to manage critical Soldier programs and technologies in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In this role, you will assist with systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a dynamic environment.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be part of an integrated government team where you will support U.S. Army acquisition programs. This opportunity will allow you to grow and learn as you support a variety of programs and task areas. Join our dynamic team and bring your training, problem-solving, and coordination skills to a collaborative, mission-driven organization. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture focused on professional growth and delivering meaningful results for the warfighter.

Essential Functions:

Assists with 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.

Applies knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOW acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOW 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.

Applies design, development, integration, test, installation, and troubleshooting knowledge to identifies issues affecting critical programs and technologies.

Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.

Reviews and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.

Participates in post award, program review, design review, and IPT meetings as a project engineer and/or technical representative 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 conducts physical and functional configuration audits.

Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have a DOW Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 0+ years of relevant experience.

Ability to be a team player as well as work independently.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Desired Skills:

Experience/understanding of engineering disciplines supporting blunt force injury research and prevention.

Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level II SPRDE certification.