Systems Engineer / Interface Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required

Secret

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer / Interface Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret Clearance.

• Conduct interface definition and revision to incorporate new system capabilities and spiral development changes that affect the program interface
• Primary responsibility will be developing and updating XML schemas (.xsd files) to support multiple Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Will work with multiple ICD authors and participate in multiple technical working groups to apply knowledge of the system domain and interface exchange requirements
• Attend interface working group meetings with customer and representatives of assigned external element engineering organization as well as support to program integration and test related efforts for the associated interface
• Successful candidate may also be assigned to support:
  • other interface engineers in developing ICDs for other elements
  • XML schema development
  • requirements engineering
  • use case development
  • logical architecture modeling tasks as department tasking dictates
• Support leadership to assure interface artifacts and system assessment tasks required for the assigned sensor interface are completed when required

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Software Engineering. Masters Degree desirable in an Engineering Discipline.
• 7 years of professional experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Must have working knowledge of XML and proficiency in XML Spy
• Demonstrated Systems Engineering skills and experience with interface engineering, to include:
  • message definition and processing rules
  • message formatting (e.g. XML, VMF, et al);
  • physical/network specifications and models, to include the ISO OSI model
  • physical/network topologies and devices; network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, et al)
• Mid-Career experience performing pre-PDR systems engineering for DoD Information Systems
• In addition, requirements engineering, to include experience working with IBM Rational's Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)
• Must be able to function as part of an experienced team in developing systems engineering products and artifacts
• Experience with Agile/Iterative development methods

• Desired skills include:
  • requirements engineering
  • use case development
  • logical architecture modeling
  • MBSE modeling, to include:
    • behavioral modeling (use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, statechart diagrams, etc.)
    • structural modeling (structural composition diagrams, interface diagrams, conceptual object diagrams, etc.); et al., SysML, BMDS domain experience, RMF-based cyber security, and project planning using Earned Value Management techniques and tools
  • Experience with team leadership, task tracking, and issue resolution coordination is a significant plus

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

I2X Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.