Senior Systems Engineer III

Pantheon Data

• $75K — $90K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline and relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience in systems engineering, sustainment, and life-cycle support, preferably in DoD or Navy environments.
  • Strong analytical skills for technical and readiness reviews.
  • Proven ability to develop processes, SOPs, and training standards.
  • Experience with knowledge management platforms like Atlassian Confluence and SharePoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data across organizations.
  • Experience in maintaining Integrated Master Schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the MPSF System Engineer during reviews and meetings.
  • Support leadership with analytical tasks and program management activities.
  • Address engineering issues affecting sustainment efforts and create detailed reports.
  • Develop life-cycle support processes and certification test requirements.
  • Update infrastructure requirements and training standards for personnel.
  • Manage content for MPSF spaces on various knowledge management platforms.
  • Lead coordination efforts from engineering and logistics organizations.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education and certifications.
  • Flexibility in work arrangements, including remote options.
  • Participation in SmartBenefits for transportation costs.
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
  • Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline and 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

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