Technical Systems Engineer Position
We are seeking a proactive systems engineer with superior organizational skills to provide technical and programmatic support to the government for lab activities.
* Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies, including AI and space systems capabilities.
* Assess and advise leadership on planned initiatives' efficacy.
* Recommend operational efficiencies, allocating resources systematically and innovatively.
* Represent the customer in evaluating impacts on site architecture and assessing innovative concepts for potential transition.
About the Role
This position is part of a SETA team supporting an innovations lab. The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the government by providing technical support and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide technical and programmatic support to the government.
2. Offer subject matter expertise on emerging technologies.
3. Assess and advise on the efficacy of planned initiatives.
4. Recommend operational efficiencies.
5. Represent the customer in evaluating impacts on site architecture.
Requirements
* A US citizenship is required.
* An active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is necessary.
* A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and nine years or more relevant experience, or a master's degree and seven years or more relevant experience are required.
* Seven years of hands-on systems engineering experience are necessary.
* Demonstrated expertise across the full systems engineering lifecycle is essential.
* The ability to identify potential engineering opportunities is crucial.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
* Familiarity with DevOps, Agile development, and AI is desired.
* Hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence is beneficial.
* Expertise in Microsoft Office applications is necessary.
Desired Qualifications
* IT and cybersecurity familiarity would be advantageous.
* Hands-on AI experience would be beneficial.
* Active cyber certification at DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 would be desirable.
* Experience developing briefings and analysis under tight deadlines would be valuable.
* Hands-on experience in R&D environments would be beneficial.
* Supporting senior executive level government officials would be an asset.