Systems Engineer - Common Weapon Launcher (CWL)

ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have a contract to hire position available

• 2 years of experience with the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL).
• 2 years of experience with computer System architectures, Cyber security, Linux, or embedded operating systems.

• As a Systems Engineer - Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) (Senior Systems Engineer), you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the system engineering and functional design of the system under development, addressing topics such as payload integration, weapon launch interlocks, weapon simulation, message exchanges, user interfaces, and cyber security.
• As a member of the system engineering team, the candidate will help ensure functional and technical specifications and standards are complete and accurate, delivered as needed to support customer review and approval, to support system development and test.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Mathematics.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL).
• Minimum 2 years of experience with computer System architectures, Cyber security, Linux, or embedded operating systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's Degree.
• Agile experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.