Systems Engineer

DescriptionOn-site in San Diego, CAOur client seeks a systems engineer to support the Navy’s Key Management project portfolio across software systems design, analysis, integration, verification, and validation. The role will lead and collaborate on system architecture and design, development and integration, requirements and data flow analysis, network design and implementation, test and documentation, and customer interactions. The position offers a 9/80 work schedule option and requires working at customer facilities up to five days per week with some telework possible.Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Rate: $90.00 to $95.00/hr. w2ResponsibilitiesLead system engineering, hardware, and software analysis to support the Navy’s Key Management project portfolio.Define and apply systems engineering processes to develop systems that meet customer requirements.Manage requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation for use by development and test teams.Define and develop system architecture, CONOPS, and use cases using systems engineering methodologies.Participate and lead discussions at customer meetings, working groups, and technical interchange meetings.Research, design, write, and review technical documentation including manuals, design specifications, interface requirements, user guides, reference manuals, installation guides, and data sheets. Provide project briefing materials upon request.Collaborate daily with internal technical professionals and customer points of contact as needed.Support test, verification, validation, and documentation activities for the system.Adhere to a 9/80 work schedule option when selected and perform on-site work at customer facilities up to five days per week with some telework availability.Experience RequirementsAbility to analyze risks and uncertainties and navigate projects through established processes.Model-based systems engineering experience.Experience with database management software such as MySQL, Oracle RDBMS, and Microsoft SQL Server.Familiarity with operating systems such as Linux and UNIX.Understanding of complex system development methods.Experience with technical documentation development.Knowledge of software design patterns.Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.DoD 8570 approved security certification (e.g., Security+) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.Desired: Software development or shell scripting experience.Desired: Past experience using CAMEO.Desired: Scripting skills with languages such as Perl, Ruby, and Python.Desired: Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP, IP, and OSI models.Desired: Test Driven Development experience and familiarity with CUCUMBER or similar TDD automation frameworks.Education Requirements