DCS Corp

Systems Engineer, Journeyman - TS/SCII

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

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship with the ability to maintain an active Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant DoD experience.
  • Proficiency in Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Experience in Systems Architecture and Integration, particularly in military contexts.
  • Familiarity with Requirements Analysis and Development specific to defense systems.
  • Strong background in Mission Integration and System-of-Systems Engineering practices.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based systems and Agile methodologies including CI/CD and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Translate operational and functional requirements into precise technical specifications for the MIT.
  • Participate in defining architectural structures to enhance integration and interoperability.
  • Develop future-state architectures that facilitate sensor-to-shooter connectivity.
  • Conduct risk assessments in collaboration with key stakeholders to identify technical and programmatic risks.
  • Assist in formulating execution management strategies to guide capability requirements to the acquisition community.
  • Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to develop integrated multi-domain architectures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Parental and family leave programs offered.
  • Education reimbursement to support professional development.
  • Flexible work arrangements to balance work and personal life.
Full Job Description
s an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

The selected candidate will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle and will be aligned to the Air Mission Integration Team (MIT). The MIT is responsible for translating operational requirements into technical solutions, developing integrated architectures, assessing and mitigating risks, supporting acquisition execution strategies, and coordinating test and evaluation activities to ensure capabilities are delivered to operational users.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA and is 100% onsite.

Essential Job Functions:

This position provides the opportunity to work on some of the most dynamic, unique, and important programs supporting the United States Air Force. The selected candidate will work directly with senior leadership while supporting critical mission integration efforts that help shape the future of the DAF Battle Network and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.

Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.

Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the DAF C3BM enterprise architecture.

Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity.

Support risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.

Assist in developing execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.

Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.

Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and weapon systems.

Capture and analyze current and future operational architecture based on mission and engagement scenarios.

Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi-domain architectures.

Support identification, assessment, and maturation of innovative concepts through analysis, modeling, simulation, and systems engineering activities.

Prepare and support technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, and recommendations for Government leadership.

Required Skills:

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

Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret level clearance and be SCI eligible.

Bachelor's or master's Degree in a related field, and 5 years of experience and within the DoD sector.

Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle.

Systems Architecture and Integration.

Requirements Analysis and Development.

Mission Integration and System-of-Systems Engineering.

Operational Analysis and Architecture Development.

Cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.

Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.

Knowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75.

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis.

Technical Documentation and Brief Development.

Travel may be required per the customer's discretion.

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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