Sr. Systems Engineer

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide technical support for the Technical Advisory and Assistance Services (TAAS) program at Hanscom AFB.

Responsibilities

• Perform work that applies broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process.
• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics.
• Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.
• Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in systems engineering.
• Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Experience working on each stage of the system development life cycle from initiation through deployment/sustainment.
• Experience with RFP development including requirements gathering and analysis and source selection evaluation criteria.
• Knowledge of digital engineering strategy and tools including Microsoft Power Platform.
• Advanced knowledge of other Microsoft collaboration tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams, including data management, list creation, and integration with Power Platform.
• Experience with other automation tools and platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency with process modeling and developing workflow diagrams.
• Able to elicit and interpret requirements and translate to technical specifications/system design following best practices and design patterns.
• Capable of performing: problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA), and cost versus capability trade-off analysis.
• Able to communicate with management, technical staff, and end users in a clear and professional manner.
• Experience with engineering practices, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop and present technical presentations.
• Able to represent complex data in diagrams or through other techniques that communicate precise information to both business and technical staff.
• Proven ability to understand the strategic and tactical approach to projects and handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI).

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $174,290-$195,775. Multiple factors can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance