Systems Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

Support Development

Support development, implementation, and maintenance of Government Reference Architectures (GRA) and Business Integration Support Framework (BISF) strategies.

Analyze and develop system architectures supporting open systems approaches, modular designs, and interoperability requirements.

Support integration of electronic warfare systems, mission systems, sensors, communications systems, avionics, and aircraft survivability equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in systems engineering activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture analysis, integration planning, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Evaluate system interfaces, data exchange requirements, software integration approaches, and mission system interoperability.
• Support digital engineering initiatives, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and systems architecture development efforts.
• Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and engineering reviews.
• Conduct technical assessments, trade studies, risk analyses, and engineering evaluations.
• Support developmental, operational, and integrated test planning and execution activities.
• Cook up with government program offices, warfare centers, fleet stakeholders, laboratories, and industry partners.
• Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, acquisition artifacts, and executive-level briefings.
• Support classified and special access programs as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience supporting systems integration, systems engineering, mission systems, electronic warfare programs, or military aviation platforms.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and system lifecycle management activities.
• Knowledge of systems architecture development, integration methodologies, requirements management, and interoperability standards.
• Experience supporting mission systems integration, software-intensive systems, or airborne electronic warfare programs.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain higher levels of security access as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• SAP eligibility.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting PMA-272, PMA-234, PMA-265, NAVAIR, NAWCAD, NAWCWD, or Joint Service aviation programs.
• Experience with Government Reference Architecture (GRA), Business Integration Support Framework (BISF), Open Mission Systems (OMS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), FACE, or similar architecture frameworks.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, Cameo, DOORS, or related systems engineering tools.
• Prior military service in Naval Aviation, Marine Aviation, Air Force Aviation, Army Aviation, Electronic Warfare, Cyber, Intelligence, or Mission Systems disciplines.
• Experience supporting airborne electronic attack, electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), electronic warfare systems, aircraft survivability equipment, or mission system modernization efforts.
• DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of systems integration, systems engineering, and architecture development principles.
• Knowledge of advanced electronic warfare systems, mission systems, and interoperability requirements.
• Familiarity with open architecture frameworks and digital engineering initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and senior government leadership.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Salary Based on Experience and Technical Qualifications
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Travel Required Up to 10% Travel

Travel

Candidates located outside the Patuxent River commuting area must be able to travel to Patuxent River, Maryland, approximately one to two times per month.