Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Scientific Research Corporation • Permanent • Virginia, United States • 1d ago

Description Seeking an early to mid-career Systems Engineer to directly support the DoD and the modernization of U.S. hypersonic test and evaluation infrastructure. The Department of Defense (DoD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. TRMC ensures that DoD components have the appropriate test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. Recently, the United States has accelerated its efforts to develop air vehicles that travel at hypersonic speeds (greater than Mach 5 or approximately 3,000 miles per hour). To enable these systems, the TRMC has funded several major projects and has established a project management team to modernize hypersonic test infrastructure. The duties described in this job description are critical to enable the project management team to oversee the execution of these projects. This is a newly established effort and as a founding member, the ideal candidate would be excited to play a significant role in creating the team that enables program success. Under the guidance of the Lead Systems Engineer (LSE), Project Manager (PM), and Chief Engineer (CE), the Systems Engineer will: Performing or assisting with Requirements Management tasks including: Elicit stakeholder capability objectives (capability gaps, anticipated use-cases, and/or mission threads) Translating end-user needs to unambiguous, measurable, testable, verifiable, and feasible system performance requirements Tracking requirements stability, traceability, and change process Monitoring performer verification and validation planning Performing or assisting with Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management tasks including: Maintaining the project office RIO register Collating and preparing briefings for the project office RIO Management Board (RMB) Tracking performer mitigation, amelioration, and burn-down plans Monitoring controlled RIO for changes throughout the project life cycle Generating and maintaining processes and procedures for evaluating and monitoring technical performance with collaboration and input from project engineering staff Contributing to the drafting of the Statement of Work (SOW), Test Capability Requirements Document (TCRD), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), and other technical management documents Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on performer adherence to systems engineering processes and contract requirements throughout pre-award, requirements development, design, construction, commissioning, and operations for Test and Evaluation infrastructure projects Generating systems engineering summaries and briefings for project and program office leadership Assisting with planning for project technical and milestone reviews, including the development of entry and exit criteria Participating in technical design reviews and meetings, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), etc. Attending and participating in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and other management review meetings Assisting the project staff to collect, track, analyze, review, transform, disseminate, visualize, configuration manage, and control proposals, briefings, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract deliverables, contract data, baselines, and technical documents such as the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) / commissioning plan, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), and others Contributing to the project office knowledge management repository to document lessons learned, insights, and best practices Working in a team of discipline engineers (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, system safety) and project managers (PM, financial, contracts, project controls) to achieve positive project outcomes Adhering to DoD/TRMC records management requirements Following administrative and sensitive data protection guidelines Traveling approximately 20% of the year ( 10 non-consecutive weeks) to performer worksites and offices to observe design, construction, commissioning, and operations activities, and participate in reviews and meetings Other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' of professional experience associated with systems engineering Demonstrated experience applying one or more systems engineering processes in the execution or oversight of projects, such as: Requirements Management Risk Management Technical Assessment Configuration Management Stakeholder Requirements Definition (operational requirements / CONOPS) Requirements Analysis (development, decomposition, traceability) Verification & Validation Experience participating in Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management including planning, identification, analysis, control, and monitoring Experience as part of a multi-disciplinary project management team Experience writing technical reports and briefings. Familiarity with common elements of project management (cost, schedule, performance) Familiarity with project life cycle stages (technology maturation and risk reduction, engineering design, manufacturing & construction, testing & commissioning, operations & sustainment) Excellent written and verbal communication Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams A strong desire to learn and problem-solve Organized, detail-orientated, and able to multi-task Self-driven and able to work with limited direct supervision The employee is expected to be based in the national capital region and work from the TRMC office in the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia; however, some telework is available Currently hold a secret security clearance Desired Skills Experience or familiarity with DoD acquisition program Test and Evaluation (T&E), test ranges, ground testing, hypersonic wind tunnels, or other T&E infrastructure Experience writing statements of work, mission objectives, and performance-based requirements Experience writing technical planning documents such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs) and evaluating performer generated documents such as Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs) Experience with DoD Digital Engineering methods Experience as a SETA team member evaluating the technical performance of Government contractors Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems such as; electrical power distribution, high pressure air generation and storage, compressors, boilers, steam generation, industrial heaters (electrical, natural gas, methane, hydrogen, or other), instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes, buildings for industrial use, water cooling for industrial equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, etc.), hydraulic systems, gas process handling equipment (valves, piping, regulators, instrumentation), reliability and availability best practices, operations and maintenance Familiarity with system safety (MIL-STD-882E) hazard identification, analysis, control, and monitoring Familiarity with DoD acquisition cybersecurity requirements Interest in learning about hypersonic test and evaluation concepts and infrastructure TS/SCI eligible Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL Travel Requirements Traveling approximately 20% of the year ( 10 non-consecutive weeks) to performer worksites and offices to observe design, construction, commissioning, and operations activities, and participate in reviews and meetings About Us Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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