Systems Engineer -Senior (contingent 045)

MSSI

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7 years' experience in systems engineering
  • Experience with software integration and system testing including test plan development and system validation
  • Understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL standards and DoD EBTS
  • Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing technologies
  • Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering and integration processes
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end system architecture for biometric systems including hardware, software, and networking
  • Integrate GOTS and COTS products into operational environments while meeting security and customer standards
  • Develop and maintain software integration and system test plans and procedures
  • Participate in technical reviews and system lifecycle activities
  • Support interoperability across multiple platform environments
  • Ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity policies and RMF guidelines
  • Manage configuration control of systems and associated documentation
  • Support CI/CD processes to enhance deployment efficiency
  • Troubleshoot integration issues and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to work within secure government operations
  • Impactful projects affecting national security
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Chance to enhance system engineering and biometric technology expertise.
Full Job Description
This is contingent upon award.

Systems Engineer - Senior (contingent)

Position Summary

Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Biometric Systems Integration Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced biometric collection and processing systems within a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience in systems engineering, software integration, biometric technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and DevOps methodologies supporting mission-critical operations.

This role requires strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams throughout the full system lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and/or support the end-to-end system architecture of biometric collection and processing systems, including:
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Networking
    • Human-system interfaces

  • Integrate Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and tools into connected and disconnected operational environments while adhering to stringent security and customer requirements.
  • Develop, analyze, execute, and maintain software integration and system test plans, procedures, and scripts.
  • Participate in and lead technical reviews, requirements reviews, design reviews, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Support system interoperability and integration efforts across multiple platforms and system-of-systems environments.
  • Assess, engineer, and maintain compliance with Department of Warfare (DoW) cybersecurity policies, directives, and regulations, including:

    • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
    • NIST guidelines
    • Security accreditation requirements

  • Ensure proper configuration management and configuration control of systems, baselines, and associated technical documentation.
  • Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps processes to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability.
  • Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in complex operational environments.


Required Qualifications

  • Experience with software integration and system testing, including:
    • Test plan development
    • Test script implementation
    • System validation and verification

  • Understanding of:

    • ANSI/NIST ITL standards
    • DoD Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS)

  • Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing technologies.
  • Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering principles and integration directorate processes.
  • Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience supporting secure or regulated government environments.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional technical teams.
  • Adhere to the company AS9100 and QMS policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education/Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7 years' experience in systems engineering.
  • Secret security clearance is required.


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