Senior 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 senior systems engineer for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services contract, supporting the Unified Platform (UP) mission.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
JOB STATUS: FT
TRAVEL: 5%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Masters degree in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, or comparable rigorous technical discipline and 12 years of directly related experience, of which 5 years must be in DoD; or 15 years of directly related experience in lieu of masters degree, of which 5 years must be in DoD; or 20 years’ experience in lieu of degree.Current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Government program office experience preferredGovernment system acquisition experience preferredExperience working in the agile development model preferredCloud development experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, and science and technology roadmap analysis Apply a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the UP acquisition and sustainment process. Conduct reviews on the 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 specificationsPerform 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 specificationsPrepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Apply engineering economy principles to prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action. 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.
What We Offer
Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceProfessional development allotmentMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingPaid 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!
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