Principal Systems Engineer

Overview

Principal Systems Engineer

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The candidate will also provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal). Tasks may also include supporting Foreign Military Sales.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION:     Hanscom AFB

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: 10%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 years of which must be in the DoD

• Must be a US citizen and possess and Active Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 8 years of which must be in the DoD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The contractor shall perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Systems Engineering with a focus on Testing to the acquisition process. The individual shall be able to:

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans,  improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical  baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system  performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications  
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering  programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is  achieved in accordance with program specifications  
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem  characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for  planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy  principles  
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.  Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems 
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support  programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration,  sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations  oversight  
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management  activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM)  processes  
• Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering  performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost,  productivity, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule  
• Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits,  evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical  analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs  
• Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems,  components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness 
• Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited  to, reviewing and analyzing:  
  • Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs)  
  • Capability Development Documents (CDDs)  
  • Capability Production Documents (CPDs)  
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)  
  • Military Utility Assessments  
  • Concepts of Operation (CONOPs)  
  • Technology Development Strategies,  
  • Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)/Physical Configuration Audits (PCA),  and  
  • Technology Standards Profiles  
• Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and  entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product)
• Supports implementation and execution of software development and integration on in  concert with Government and prime contractors  
• Applies expert knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles,  concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned work remains consistent with  program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies  
• Works with Government and Contractor personnel to review work performed by private  industry, such as design, analysis and testing of systems and subsystems  
• Systematically applies expertise in systems engineering to create new or substantially  improved, processes, techniques, and/or procedures that address requirements 
• Applies experimental theories, new applications or developments to improve operations  and/or resolve unique or complex/controversial problems, conditions or issues    
• Understanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and  performance, preferred  
• Experience with Agile methods and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development,  Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) and Development and Operations  (DevOps) principals, preferred  
• Understanding and experience with Agile software development best practices specifically  Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps and Agile sprint planning  
• Ability to guide development efforts in the effective use of standards to achieve mission  capabilities with Agile standards, as applicable  
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills 

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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