DCS Corp

Systems Engineer, Journeyman - Secret

DCS Corp$96K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required due to customer sensitivity.
  • Must maintain a Secret Level Clearance.
  • Experience in systems engineering activities across the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Ability to develop system requirements and technical documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes and configuration management.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years in the DoD.
  • Familiarity with engineering resources relevant to USAF systems and experience with Python, Linux, and Cameo.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct systems engineering reviews to evaluate plans and design efforts.
  • Prepare technical documentation and management reports for various project phases.
  • Perform system validation activities, including criteria development and result analysis.
  • Provide comprehensive systems engineering support across acquisition and development phases.
  • Support program risk management in compliance with SEAM processes.
  • Conduct engineering trade studies to assess system performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Review Air Force documentation to ensure compliance with program specifications.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
  • Retirement savings options including 401k and ESOP.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and educational reimbursement programs.
  • Support for parental and other leave programs.
Full Job Description
DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct systems engineering and program reviews to evaluate alternative plans, technical baselines, design efforts, and system-level test results to ensure subsystem and system performance meets approved program specifications

Prepare technical documentation, management reports, and technical presentations supporting planning, implementation, and corrective actions

Perform system validation activities, including development of criteria and procedures, and analyze results of major engineering systems

Provide systems engineering support across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment/fielding, installation, and operations oversight activities

Provide engineering support to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes

Conduct engineering trade studies and technical analyses involving system performance, effectiveness, cost, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule

Support proposal evaluations, technical studies, audits, analyses, and engineering IPT activities to assess technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness

Review and analyze Air Force requirements and acquisition documentation including SRDs, ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, CONOPs, AoAs, Technology Development Strategies, FCAs, and PCAs

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.

Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance.

Experience supporting systems engineering activities across the acquisition lifecycle.

Experience developing system requirements, technical documentation, and engineering analyses.

Knowledge of systems engineering processes, technical reviews, and configuration management principles.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience with 3+ years of experience in the DoD.

Experience in engineering and technical resources with either USAF command or control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters depending on the specific branch needs.

Experience with python, Linux, and Cameo.

Salary Range $96,757 - $145,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here:

DCS Corp Benefits

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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Size
1,200 employees
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Founded
1977

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