Principal Systems Engineer

Astrion

Feb 07, 2025
Overview Principal Systems Engineer Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S. Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to provide engineering support to the USAF Force Protection Division, which is within the Digital Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA JOB STATUS: Full Time; salaried RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, productivity, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing: Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) Capability Development Documents (CDDs) Capability Production Documents (CPDs) Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) Military Utility Assessments Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) Technology Development Strategies, Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)/Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), and Technology Standards Profiles Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product) Supports implementation and execution of software development and integration on in concert with Government and prime contractors Applies expert knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned work remains consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies Works with Government and Contractor personnel to review work performed by private industry, such as design, analysis and testing of systems and subsystems Systematically applies expertise in systems engineering to create new or substantially improved, processes, techniques, and/or procedures that address requirements Applies experimental theories, new applications or developments to improve operations and/or resolve unique or complex/controversial problems, conditions or issues Understanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance, preferred Experience with Agile methods and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) and Development and Operations (DevOps) principals, preferred Understanding and experience with Agile software development best practices specifically Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps and Agile sprint planning Ability to guide development efforts in the effective use of standards to achieve mission capabilities with Agile standards, as applicable Demonstrated critical thinking skills QUALIFICATIONS: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance Education: Bachelor's Degree and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD. Experience in engineering and technical resources with either USAF command or control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters depending on the specific branch needs. Experience with DOORS, Visio, and Cameo. Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves. We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world! Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #CJ #DICE EPASS HB #LI-ST1