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Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: position: systems engineer location: dmv/national capital region
Clearance: suitability check
Telework: primarily telework, must be local to dmv area for occassional onsite work
This position is part of a team providing verification and validation services to verify and validate that all products and systems acquired for a federal agency comply with mandated cybersecurity organizational requirements and that program management is performed in an effective and efficient mannerJob description: the systems engineer must have:
Experience with system of systems integration and systems operation in low bandwidth environments.
Experience with systems designed to operate in harsh tactical environments.
Experience in providing an objective assessment of system products and processes throughout the system lifecycle.
Perform engineering studies to validate information concerning models and simulations of alternative border security technologies, system architectures, geographical information, and tools, techniques, and algorithms that are used to inform concepts of operations.
Experience participating in requirement reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, production and operations readiness reviews, documentation and process reviews.
Experience evaluating available new technology suitable for insertion into existing systems, including their support systems and modernizing and improving existing operational support, maintenance, and repair processes.
Experience with systems and modernizing and improving existing operational support, maintenance, and repair processes in identification of obsolescence, identification of possible replacement components, and design changes required to overcome the identified obsolescence in order to extend system service life.
Minimum requirements:
8-12 years of experience in engineering field.
Bachelor’s degree in stem field, master’s degree preferred.
Incose systems engineering professional certification highly desired.
Dhs suitability clearance
Desired experience/certifications:
Previous experience with department of homeland security
Previous experience in systems engineering and engineering documentation reviews
Understanding of systems acquisition lifecycle.
Familiarity with ieee standard 1012, ieee standard 829-1998, and the dhs selc.
Excellent writing, communication and briefing skills.
More information: requirements of position: think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotionsRegular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct othersMust be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbsMay be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.
Foxhole technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
