Senior Systems Engineer @ Xcelerate Solutions

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Sr. Systems Engineer - TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solution is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role with design, engineering, development, deployment, and use of software for the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We integrate off the shelf and new development efforts to sustain and enhance the NMEC architecture and by leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multiyear research and development cycles.

As a Sr. System Engineer, you will work closely with the Lead SE, Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager as well as Government counterparts to perform and manage the full spectrum of systems engineering tasks to include requirements analysis, feature, system and interface design, system integration, system testing, as well as working with the SE team in support of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and all associated documentation. The system engineer will also take on the role as a product owner to lead a software development team while managing risks, escalating impediments, and helping to drive continuous process improvement. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location: Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Responsibilities

Technical support, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities such as feature/requirements analysis, design, implementation planning, integration and test, sustainment, documentation, deployment, and system assessment
Perform systems engineering tasks within time-boxed (e.g., agile) sprints and releases. Support sprint and release planning activities as well as the creation of and/or input to work tickets (e.g., JIRA) as well as program/system documentation using collaboration software (e.g., Confluence)
Support and employ MBSE approach for systems planning, design, execution, and sustainment in coordination with the Lead SE and SE team members
Help to define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
Assist in the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models working in coordination/collaboration with Lead SE and SE team members
Assist in establishing SE processes and tools to accomplish analysis, problem diagnosis and solution design, integration and test preparation, risk assessment and mitigation planning, and related activities
Obtain solid understanding of software features in order to plan for current and upcoming releases
Assist with daily scrums and document minutes/actions/status
Hold Agile ceremony meetings with the software development team
Participate in release planning, scrum of scrums, bug triage and other pertinent meetings
Coordinate with test team members on release/hotfix testing
Report release status to PM staff and Customer as needed
Assist with resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery
Assist with identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed

Minimum Requirement

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 6+ years in software development, system engineering or related field
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph
At least 4+ years’ experience working as a systems engineer
Experience with creating design packages and workflows
Experience in writing technical solutions and whitepapers
Experience/knowledge of key Agile processes and techniques
Experience with facilitating scrum for the team (Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo)
Experience with Gitlab (workflow), JIRA, and Confluence
Ability to track and produce key metrics
Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution
Familiarity with a MBSE approach and tools or experience with framework/approach like MBSE

Preferred Qualification

Software development/coding experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, and React
Experience with database systems, search engines, model view controller (MVC); web applications
Experience in a Linux Red Hat and Centos environment
Experience with big data applications
Technical degree and/or certifications
Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or other)
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous development tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, or equivalent)

About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is

one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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