Systems Engineer, Mission Systems Architecture

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance

Telework Eligible? No - 100% On-Site

What You'll Do: 

As a Systems Engineer, you will provide pivotal support to the Mission Systems Architecture (MSA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) within NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office, PMA-271. The responsibilities include providing technical oversight, development, integration and sustainment of the various mission systems used in the airborne naval nuclear deterrence mission. 

• Providing support to the IPT by capturing, analyzing, decomposing, and designing requirements for large complex mission systems.
• Reviewing functional, interface, and performance specifications for hardware and software implementation.
• Continuously assessing and communicating technical risks to cost, scheduling, and/or performance to the system acquisition.
• Providing technical evaluations support and serving as a subject matter expert (SME) to the IPT.
• Engaging with NAVAIR Technical Area Experts (TAEs) or SMEs to ensure system design meets all NAVAIR airworthiness requirements.
• Recommending and assisting with the implementation of new approaches, tools, and techniques based on needs identified in metric and defect trends on current and related programs.
   

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of relevant experience, required.
• Proven experience in capturing, analyzing, and decomposing system requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems throughout the entire system lifecycle.  
• Experience collaborating with customers, end users, and both hardware and software design teams.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Experience with Communication Systems and/or Mission Systems, preferably high frequency (HF) or very low frequency (VLF) systems.
• Experience collaborating with system, subsystem, and product teams in the allocation of system level requirements, decomposition into lower-level requirements and design decisions, and  resolution of problem reports. 

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $125,000 - $140,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.