Senior Systems Engineer III

Pantheon Data

$75K — $90K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering with 15 years of experience or Bachelor's with 20 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive systems engineering experience within DoD or Navy contexts.
  • Strong analytical skills for technical and programmatic reviews.
  • Proven ability in developing processes and training standards.
  • Experience with Atlassian Confluence and SharePoint administration.
  • Excellent communication skills for report writing and training.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the MPSF System Engineer during reviews and meetings.
  • Support MPSF leadership with analytical tasks and reviews.
  • Address technical issues impacting sustainment and report findings.
  • Develop and update life-cycle support processes and tools.
  • Support the development of infrastructure requirements and training standards.
  • Manage content for MPSF knowledge management spaces and Wiki administration.
  • Collect and analyze data for collaboration across multiple organizations.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits to enhance employee satisfaction.
  • Potential tuition assistance for continuing education and certifications.
  • Flexibility in work arrangements, including remote options.
  • Options for SmartBenefits for transportation through pre-tax wages.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to provide technical and engineering support to the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) System Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, programmatic support, process development, and knowledge management, with extensive experience supporting sustainment and life-cycle management of complex systems. This role will directly contribute to the successful transition of Mission Modules (MMs) to Full Operational Capability (FOC) and will require collaboration across engineering, logistics, and support organizations.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct technical and engineering support to the MPSF System Engineer, including participation in technical reviews, meetings, and program-level working groups.
  • Support MPSF Leadership and System Engineer with analytical and programmatic tasks, including Technical Readiness Reviews, Mission Readiness Reviews, Program Management Councils, and other forums.
  • Address technical and engineering issues impacting MM sustainment efforts and prepare written reports on issues affecting MPSF's transition to FOC.
  • Develop and update life-cycle support processes, tools for distance support, and RFU certification test requirements.
  • Support development and update of MPSF infrastructure requirements, maintenance workload/manning analyses, SOPs, and personnel training requirements, including creation of MPSF Training Qualification Standards (TQS).
  • Develop and maintain content for MPSF/MMRC spaces on NAVSEA wiki (Atlassian Confluence), Flankspeed Teams, SharePoint Online, and related products, including pages, workflows, and dashboards.
  • Perform Wiki Site Administration duties: manage permissions and templates, conduct user training, collaborate with department site administrators, and share best practices.
  • Lead data collection, analysis, and coordination from engineering, logistics, and support organizations.
  • Develop and maintain the MPSF Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Perform other tasks deemed appropriate for this role as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience
  • Master's degree in any engineering discipline and fifteen (15) years of professional experience, OR Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline and twenty (20) years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Extensive experience in systems engineering, sustainment, and life-cycle support of complex systems, preferably within DoD or Navy environments.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience supporting technical reviews, readiness reviews, and program management councils.
  • Proven ability to develop and update processes, SOPs, training standards, and infrastructure requirements.
  • Experience with knowledge management platforms (Atlassian Confluence, SharePoint, Teams) and site administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and coordinate data from multiple organizations.
  • Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and user training.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience supporting Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) or similar Navy/DoD programs.
  • Familiarity with NAVSEA processes and requirements.
  • Proficiency in process modeling and workflow development tools.
  • Experience with logistics and maintenance analysis.
  • Experience developing training qualification standards and conducting user training.
  • Familiarity with government contracting and procurement regulations.

Clearance Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements. Secret Clearance is required for continued employment.

Work Location: Oxnard, California, on-site at NSWC PHD. Frequent travel may be required, including overseas and underway.
  • Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
  • If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
  • If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at

Pantheon Data Important Information

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at or by phone [redacted].

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