Mid-Level Platform System Engineer - DOW
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CORelocation Assistance: None available at this timeRemote/Telework: NO - Not available for this positionClearance Type: DoW SecretShift: Day ShiftResponsibilities:Support Innovation:- Develop and design cutting-edge solutions to optimize efficiency, security, and sustainability within a team supporting Platform MDSEA frameworks.
Contribute to Technical Initiatives:- Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses, define detailed requirements, engineer preliminary and detailed platform architectures, and oversee system development for enterprise services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers (including supporting facilities).
Contribute to all phases of the Engineering Lifecycle:- Support projects from initiation through requirements management, task execution, and platform system sustainment.
Support Implementation:- Document designs and create comprehensive implementation and test plans for execution by sustainment personnel.
Collaborate and Integrate:- Direct a cohesive partnership within the team and other engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity, test teams, project managers, software developers, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with all relevant standards and policies.
Support Program Milestones:- Work collaboratively with Project Managers to define tasks and schedules
The successful candidate will:- Be able to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
Basic Requirements:- Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- Must have 3, or more, years of experience directly related to the support or management of IT systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or commercial enterprise
- Must have a fundamental understanding of Requirements Analysis and Management principles.
- Must have a proficient understanding of the System Engineering V-Model and engineering lifecycle.
- Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance and be able obtain an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Desired Requirements:- Have a bachelor's degree (of higher) in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
- Have experience with Linux administration, management, and sustainment.
- Have experience working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.
- Have competency in developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) (or equivalent framework).
- Be able to logically decompose complex mission systems into manageable components.
- Have experience in developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems.
- Have a track record of effectively troubleshooting and applying critical thinking skills to resolve IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability challenges.
- Be familiar with Agile development methodologies.
- Be familiar with cloud computing (server and serverless) technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Openshift)
- Have experience working with SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic), IBM Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
- Have 1, or more, certifications in relevant areas (e.g., INCOSE ASEP, CompTIA Security+).
This position is expected to pay $115,000 - $135,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.
