Engineering Systems Expert I

Expert Systems Engineer - TS/SCI FSPDepartment: Government Customer - HerndonLocation: Herndon, VAACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONPosition OverviewProvide senior-level Systems Engineering and SETA support to complex Government mission and acquisition efforts. Support the development, integration, and transition of advanced cyber and mobile technology capabilities into mission-ready systems. Lead requirements development, systems analysis, risk management, and technical advisory activities to ensure mission success, compliance, and effective use of resources.This role places heavy emphasis on Cyber Engineering, particularly in mobile technologies, mobile networks, handsets, and mobile operating systems.ResponsibilitiesProvide expert-level Systems Engineering and SETA advisory support across the system lifecycleDevelop or support the development of well-documented, actionable, measurable, testable, and traceable system requirements defined to a level sufficient for system designSupport the decomposition and allocation of system requirements to subsystem and component levels while maintaining end-to-end traceabilityServe as a trusted technical advisor to Government leadership and mission stakeholders on system architecture, requirements, and technical strategyLead and support project planning activities to transition research and development concepts into mission-ready operational capabilitiesApply critical thinking to analyze programs and projects to identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challengesPerform risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and tracking throughout the lifecycleDevelop and brief Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system diagrams, and technical documentation using industry best practicesSupport the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and associated technical and requirements documentation for current and future mission effortsEvaluate vendor design documentation and technical solutions to ensure compliance with Government requirementsCollaborate with Government test teams to design and execute ad hoc test cases to fully characterize system and capability performanceConduct independent technical assessments and provide recommendations to improve system functionality and mission effectivenessPerform technology foraging and scouting, assessing emerging cyber and mobile technologies and recommending mission-aligned solutionsPrepare and brief technical status, risks, and recommendations to senior Government leadershipDesired Qualifications(Minimum qualifications plus the following)Demonstrated experience in Cyber Engineering with a strong focus on:Mobile device ecosystemsMobile networks and protocolsMobile handsets and embedded platformsMobile operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, or custom/embedded OS)Demonstrated experience working with Government operational and targeting elements to identify opportunities enabling technical operations, including access, exfiltration, collection, and covert actionDemonstrated experience supporting testing and evaluation efforts to fully characterize developed capabilitiesDemonstrated experience evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into operational environmentsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience, or equivalent technical experience supporting IC or DoD environmentsDemonstrated experience supporting complex Government mission systems from concept through operational deploymentStrong background in requirements engineering, systems analysis, and technical documentationExperience working in classified environments with mission-critical systemsTENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.