Senior Systems Engineer

Overview

SCCI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this position you will support a program that provides systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program. This position is located at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Translating OPNAV Resource Sponsor requirements into detailed system requirements
• Supporting mission planning software development by applying knowledge of DoD acquisition processes
• Leading or contributing to technical and programmatic engineering efforts
• Applying systems engineering methodologies to guide the development of complex, modern systems
• Supporting Program Protection Plans, Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, and Anti-Tamper strategies, particularly for NextGen Mission Planning systems
• Preparing systems security documentation to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and technology transfer to Allies and Partner Nations
• Anticipating and addressing security and protection requirements ahead of projected FMS needs
• Collaborating with software developers and other stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and mission alignment

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an Active Secret Security Clearance
• Master's (MS) degree in a technical or scientific discipline from an accredited institution; or Bachelor's (BS) degree in a technical or scientific discipline with an additional four (4) years of recent, relevant experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of recent and relevant engineering experience, including at least three (3) years directly related to Department of Defense (DoD) systems
• Demonstrated experience in a specific engineering domain relevant to mission systems or software engineering
• Strong background in software architecture and development
• Hands-on knowledge of strike planning and aircraft mission kill chains (F2T2EA: Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess)
• Familiarity with systems security engineering, including anti-tamper and protection of critical technologies

Preferred Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Tomahawk mission planning and aircraft operations mission planning is highly desired

SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families. EOE of Veterans and Disabilities.