Senior Systems Engineer (FMS)

Senior Systems Engineer (FMS)

LOCATION: WPAFB

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 10%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer located at WPAFB to support our ISR/SOF contract.

The ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a large acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Active Secret clearance
• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD.
• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
• OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD
  
  • OR an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in engineering and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in Engineering Management Support. Must work independently and be able to apply procedures.
• Translate FMS user requirements into system requirements. These requirements will be used by the weapon system contractor to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment for deployment.
• Assist in performing technical/mission analyses of operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.
• Assist with the processes for drafting project documentation. This includes Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, schedules, and presentations.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing technical proposals or modifications for cost, design feasibility, and system compatibility.
• Provide rapid response engineering service and support as augmentation to organic resources. This includes in-depth problem identification, impact assessment, and development of corrective actions for critical supportability problems.
• Assist in drafting regulatory and statutory documentation, including, but not limited to, the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) and life cycle management plan.
• Assist in reviewing Contractor documents and data and providing comments as well as assisting test teams in developing test requirements and reviewing test plans.
• Assist in supporting and conducting engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, cost-performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical/schedule risk assessment, and scheduling trade-off studies.
• Assist in supporting the evaluation of Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) engineering cost estimates.
• Assist in evaluating systems test plans (such as systems test plans/test and evaluation master plans) and participate in conducting system, subsystem, and component testing.
• Provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development, and verification of systems and equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy 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.

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, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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