Systems Engineer

Overview

Systems Engineer

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to provide engineering support to the Force Protection Division, which is within the USAF Electronic Systems Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

JOB STATUS: Full Time; salaried

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Systems Engineering & Technical Evaluation

• Conduct reviews and analysis of system architectures, engineering plans, test results, and subsystem performance to ensure compliance with approved specifications and requirements.
• Evaluate system-level designs and test data to validate subsystem and system performance.
• Support the preparation and presentation of technical documents, system specifications, trade studies, and management reports.
• Develop and validate criteria and procedures to assess engineering systems, and analyze outcomes to recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Review and assess Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Technology Development Strategies, and military utility assessments for alignment with user needs.

Requirements & Documentation Support

• Translate operational/user requirements into functional, allocated, and product-level requirements within the system baseline.
• Assist in the development of systems engineering documentation including:
  
  • Systems Engineering Plans (SEP)
  • Risk Management Plans
  • Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs)
  • Capability Development Documents (CDDs)
  • Capability Production Documents (CPDs)
  • Technology Standards Profiles
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
  • FCA/PCA support
• Provide input on configuration management, technical data packages, and sustainment planning.

Engineering Lifecycle & Technical Management

• Support all acquisition lifecycle phases: material solution analysis, technology maturation, engineering and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operations and support.
• Apply systems engineering principles including:
  
  • Requirements definition and analysis
  • Architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and transition
  • Technical planning, assessment, decision analysis, and risk management
  • Configuration management, interface management, and technical data management
• Assist in the planning and execution of formal technical reviews and assessments (e.g., System Requirements Reviews, Technology Readiness Assessments).

Program Analysis & Decision Support

• Conduct system trade studies focused on performance, cost-effectiveness, risk, schedule, and life cycle cost.
• Provide technical recommendation support through studies, audits, evaluations, and data-driven analysis.
• Deliver proposal analysis support by evaluating system/component compatibility, technical feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

• Demonstrated ability in verification & validation, configuration management, and technical data package development and sustainment
• Understanding of embedded systems, network architectures, cloud deployment, and system virtualization
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes including TMRR, EMD, Production, and Deployment
• Knowledge of Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, including aircrew training, TTP development, and range infrastructure

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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