The Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting development efforts supporting the A50 department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by operating in key development role with design, requirements, data analysis, real world assessment support. This position will directly impact Tomahawk program support and various military stakeholders.

Core Functions/Job Duties

Has strong Independence to act on:

Create and maintain detailed documentation for system designs, configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.

Play a pivotal and highly influential role throughout the entire engineering lifecycle, providing both technical leadership and strategic direction to ensure the success of complex systems and projects.

Lead technical teams in the process of gathering, analyzing, and refining system requirements in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards. Define and manage requirements traceability throughout the lifecycle, ensuring all system needs are documented and met.

Architect and design complex systems, integrating hardware, software, and network components to meet performance, scalability, and security goals. Oversee system modeling, interface definition, and trade studies to select optimal solutions.

Oversee the implementation and integration of system components, ensuring seamless interoperability and alignment with design specifications. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, operations) to ensure cohesive system development.

Develop robust verification and validation (V&V) strategies, ensuring systems are rigorously tested against requirements and regulatory standards. Analyze test results, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive resolution of defects.

Oversee system deployment, ensuring smooth transition from development to operational environments. Monitor system performance, optimize operations, and implement improvements for reliability and efficiency.

Lead efforts in system maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management, including risk assessments, cost analysis, and planning for scalability and end-of-life. Ensure systems remain compliant with evolving standards and business needs.

Manage and monitor all aspects of the product or system lifecycle, including project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking. Drive continuous improvement by researching emerging technologies and integrating best practices.

Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to support decision-making: Support maintenance and documentation to account for operation, maintenance, calibration, and upgrades to the required systems. This includes: Operator Manuals, System Specifications, and Calibration Procedures. And provide input for Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Statement of Objectives (SOOs).

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering professional development and knowledge transfer within the team.

Basic Skills

Applies expert level knowledge in:

Networking concepts and protocols

IEEE standards, systems integration and design principles

One or more programming languages

Requirements management and system architecture design

Standard computer-based business tools

Model-based system engineering (MBSE) tools

Physical Requirements:

This position will be fully on-site

May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs

Frequent use of keyboard and typing

Frequent sitting and standing

Education:

BS in STEM related field Required

Certifications:

INCOSE ASEP (Associate) Certification Preferred

Pay Range:

This is a Part-Time/Non-Exempt position: $57.50 to $81.50 per hour, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer