Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Provide engineering oversight across the complete technical baseline.

• Review and evaluate the prime contractor's systems engineering plans, processes, and artifacts to ensure alignment with Government objectives and best practices.

• Assess and provide technical recommendations on the requirements developed by the contractor for both systems and subsystems.

• Oversee and evaluate contractor-led engineering trade studies, offering independent analyses of alternatives.

• Manage the requirements verification process, which includes V&V plans, TEMP, and RVM.

• Supervise Government oversight of the deficiency reporting process.

• Track and report on system deficiencies until resolution is achieved.

• Assess system architecture, including both external and internal interfaces, scalability, robustness, and compliance with MOSA.

• Monitor system integration activities, identifying risks related to cross-domain hardware, software, and cybersecurity integration.

• Provide risk mitigation strategies to the Government.

• Deliver technical support and recommendations throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including SRR, PDR, CDR, configuration management, and system-level testing.

• Assist with Configuration Control Boards, Engineering Trades, Requirements Verification, Requirements Mapping, and baseline management at the portfolio, system-of-systems, and program levels.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ability to obtain or currently possess a Secret Clearance with the capability to acquire Top Secret clearance.

• High School Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, or a Master's/Doctorate Degree in a relevant field.

• 15 years of directly related experience, including 8 years in the DoD; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience, including 5 years in the DoD; OR a Master's or Doctorate Degree with 10 years of experience, including 5 years in the DoD.

• Over 15 years of experience in systems engineering on complex defense or aerospace programs.

• Proven leadership experience on an ACAT I/II Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP), with direct responsibility for system-of-systems integration.

• Demonstrated experience on a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or other large-scale ACAT I/II programs.

• Expertise in requirements management, verification and validation, and Test & Evaluation (T&E) within a DoD context.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing a Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) strategy for a large program.

• Capability to manage complex technical trades and interface challenges in a multi-contractor environment.

• Position located at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.

• Equal opportunity employer; complies with E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• HSA/FSA Accounts

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

• ESOP

• 401(k) Plan

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Remote work

• Travel may be required to CONUS and OCUNS locations (approximately 10%)