Overview:
Senior Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Hanscon AFB, MA
SALARY: $125-$150,000 annually*
- depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
TRAVEL: Limited, as needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer supporting the Tactical Data Networks Enterprise (TDNE) which is within the Cyber & Networks Directorate and located at the Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
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Must be US Citizen
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Active TS/SCI clearance is required;
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Advanced Electrical Engineering degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of experience in aircraft systems, of which 5 years must be in the DoD,
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OR a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, of which 5 year must be in the DoD with aircraft systems,
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OR 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 year must be in the DoD with aircraft systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but not limited to:
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Conduct reviews on 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 specifications.
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Perform 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 specifications.
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Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
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Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
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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.
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Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.
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Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis.
