Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist the Transportation Security Administration's Checkpoint Property Screening Systems team within Acquisition Program Management.

• Deliver expert engineering and analytical support for security equipment related to baggage screening systems.

• Aid in the creation of requirements artifacts such as CONOPS, ORD, FRD, SER, and RA.

• Convert user requirements, mission necessities, and identified gaps into functional and system-level requirements.

• Formulate operational requirements and draft functional and technical requirements documents.

• Create work breakdown structures utilizing MS Project.

• Conduct statistical evaluations using R, JMP, or Excel.

• Review test reports and perform data analysis.

• Summarize findings and carry out risk assessments and configuration management decisions based on the outcomes.

• Provide support for systems engineering, systems development, test and evaluation, and requirements development efforts.

• Travel will be less than 10% as required by project needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required in mechanical, electrical, systems/software/computer engineering, or a related field.

• An engineering degree is mandatory.

• A minimum of five years of experience in systems engineering and requirements development is necessary.

• Familiarity and experience with DHS Acquisition Directive 102 or DoD 5000 is preferred.

• Understanding of systems engineering and systems development methodologies, including the Acquisition Life Cycle Framework.

• Experience with DHS or DoD acquisitions and the formulation of operational requirements.

• Proven experience in writing CONOPS, ORD, and FRD documentation.

• At least three years of experience with Test and Evaluation (T&E) of Federal acquisition systems (DHS or DoD).

• Proficient in using R, JMP, or Excel for statistical evaluations.

• Experience in reviewing test reports, data analysis, summarizing findings, conducting risk assessments, and making configuration management decisions.

• Knowledge of project management principles, including work breakdown structures using MS Project.

• Familiarity with transportation security equipment, especially baggage handling and screening devices, is preferred.

• Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, and/or Jira is advantageous.

• Must successfully pass DHS suitability screening or meet DHS financial responsibility standards.

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a DHS Secret security clearance.

• Existing Secret Clearance is a plus.

• Travel may be required at less than 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care

• Disability Insurance

• 401K Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• More paid time off than the average company upon hire

• Teleworking or fully remote option