Systems Engineer

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a contract position for a Systems Engineer to work in Slidell, LA location. 

Systems Engineer - 

Client is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, client has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors.  It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications. 

Responsible for:

•    Supporting full-lifecycle engineering design and development activities on established UxS and disruptive new products.

•    Using technical acumen and problem-solving skills toward the execution of systems engineering tasks – including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, impact assessments, systems modeling (SysML), trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.

•    Preparing and presenting systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews.

•    Interacting daily with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers.

•    Driving tasks to completion independently – aided by appropriate supervision and mentoring.

•    Collaborating with others within the workgroup, with other departments, and the customer.

Qualifications:

•    Experience with hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, or architecture design

•    Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and Cameo/MagicDraw is strongly preferred

•    Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment is preferred

•    Experience or certifications in Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is a plus

•    Experience with Windows and/or Unix operating systems is a plus

•    Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills

•    A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)

•    Ability to travel up to 15%

•    Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required

Education & Experience Levels

•    Experience levels will be determined by a hiring team. We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in systems engineering, test engineering, or a related engineering field

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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