Systems Engineer

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No

As our Systems Engineer, Future Capabilities, you will provide critical technical leadership and systems engineering expertise for future capability initiatives within the PMA-271 Advanced Systems Team. The ideal candidate will bring a breadth of experience in communications and avionics systems engineering, along with familiarity with the DoD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering analysis and evaluation of Future Naval Capabilities (FNC), Navy S&T initiatives, ONR projects, DARPA efforts, and SBIR proposals.
• Conduct technical capability gap analyses and mission needs assessments to inform program planning.
• Develop system architecture concepts, technical roadmaps, and engineering recommendations for future capabilities.
• Ensure technical performance standards are met and serve as a primary technical authority on S&T contracts.
• Provide engineering solutions and recommendations to resolve complex technical issues, and represent the program in technical forums, design reviews, and conferences.
• Coordinate input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Fleet representatives, OPNAV, and PMA-271 engineering teams to support POM Issue Sheets.
• Prepare, finalize, and submit technical documentation in support of the POM process.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering tasks across the program lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and support staff.
• Perform additional engineering support as required by the program office.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required. (An associate’s degree with 5 additional years of relevant engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.)
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 4 years in acquisition programs; at least 1 year must include program or project management responsibilities.
• Experience with the DoD POM process is required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced systems engineering principles and practices across broad technical assignments.
• Strong knowledge of communications and avionics systems, particularly in Navy or DoD applications.
• Completion of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Intermediate-level management/leadership training (or equivalent) is desired.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. 

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $155,000 - $175,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.