The Systems Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development, testing, analysis, integration, and implementation of complex AI/ML systems. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by support the NSWCDD Intelligent Automation Division (H60) for the US Navy, DoW, and Interagency partners with warfare technologies that represent the intersection of autonomy, artificial intelligence, robotics, and unmanned systems. This position will directly impact expansion of the US Navy into the field of Artificial Intelligence and through Large Language Model problem (LLM) solving and machine learning integration.
CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES
Works independently to:
Provide guidance, test, evaluation, and systems support to Test Leads, Program Managers, and project teams. This shall include acting as a technical advisor to the supported project efforts and ensure rigorous, effective, and compliant testing throughout the program lifecycle.
Assist with development, review, and maintaining program artifacts. This includes requirement traceability, test and analysis plans and reports, as well as methods for tracking program requirements and results.
Manage and standardize the documentation process: Gather team input and generate required reports and briefings that will be delivered to internal and external stakeholders, perform required reviews of all test material that will be delivered to the customer or outside agencies (including Daily Status Reports (DSRs), TORs and TRRS forms), and test status, defect, and final test reports. Recommend enhancements to increase efficiency by identifying areas for improvement, and designing/implementing effective solutions.
Use independent discretion to apply quality assurance (QA) expertise for program documentation artifacts to support test plan development, requirement analysis, general program documentation enhancements, and standardization of processes, as need.
Provides and guides the proper training of new and junior personnel to learn and gain the required skill set needed to support the position.
Attends various planning meetings and program specific working groups for program support and situational awareness.
Monitors, reviews, and updates project specific databases and test management tools that support the assessment of the overall program, as needed.
Independently performs research, analysis, and development of test procedures based on Military Standard defined TDL's and other program specific documentation.
Monitors and maintains all project requirements for planning purposes, and provide updates to the Program Manager at least weekly and immediately if the situation warrants it.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Expert in:
Networking concepts and protocols
One or more programming languages
Requirements management and system architecture design
IEEE standards, systems integration and design principles
Database and Test Management Tools
Model-based system engineering (MBSE) tools, as needed
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in STEM related field
INCOSE ASEP (Associate) Certification Preferred
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
General office environment
Computer/Equipment lab
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
Frequent use of keyboard and typing
Frequent sitting and standing
WORK SCHEDULE
5/40
The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.
PAY RANGE
$145,000.00 to $175,000.00 annually, DOE
U.S. Citizenship is Required
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.
