Systems Engineer

About the role

DCS is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support a fast-paced Army product management office in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In this role you will develop systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and track program milestone documentation. We are looking for a proactive individual with a strong engineering background coupled with a positive, can-do attitude to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.
• Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
• Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.
• Provides advice affecting critical programs and technologies.
• Serves as engineer point of contact for technical aspects of assigned programs.
• Performs design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• Participates in post award reviews, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
• Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
• Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests.
• Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conducts physical and functional configuration audits.
• Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

Requirements

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5 years relevant experience.
• Must have a DoD Secret clearance.
• Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level II Systems Engineering certification.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOW Acquisition Framework process throughout all life cycle phases.
• Knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management.
• Ability to coordinate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.