Systems Engineer IV (PEO)

Job description

Contingent upon contract award.

First Division Consulting (FirstDiv) is currently seeking a Sr Systems Engineer position to support the Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

This position is contingent upon award, one that will offer you the opportunity to be part of a cohesive and dynamic team providing mission critical support.

The qualified candidate shall perform the following task(s):


+ Serves as System Engineer on assigned PEO Soldier programs, with duties as identified below:

+ Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.

+ Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.

+ Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.

+ Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.

Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.

+ Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program.

+ Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.

+ Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.

+ Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.

+ Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.

+ Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.

+ Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.

+ Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.

+ Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.

+ Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.


The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands.

Requirements



+ Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level III SPRDE certification.

+ MS Systems Engineering or Systems Management and 20 years relevant experience.

+ Breadth of experience and knowledge, and recognition in the Engineering community, to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs, and work independently with minimal oversight from the Government Lead.

+ Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Systems Engineering matters.

+ Evaluate system engineering principles, procedures and process used on past programs, and establish new and innovative engineering strategies.

+ Identify issues and brief PM on possible courses of action and their impact.

+ Secret clearance is required.



Physical Requirements:


+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

+ Light to moderate lifting may be required.

+ Regular, predictable attendance is required.



Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


+ Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic.

+ Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.


Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, holidays, PTO and 401(k) plan with company match.

FirstDiv is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

Required Skill Profession

Other General