System Engineer III
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Performs systems engineering functions supporting a Maryland procurement office, including defining operational requirements, conducting high-level system design, and coordinating technical activities across the system lifecycle.
About this role
Overview
What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?
You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence. Our core services include systems engineeringtechnical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance. From our humble beginning as a small Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation is now the home for over 1,000 employees across the U.S.
Over the past 20 years, Sciolex Corporation has constructed an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, all while supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be a part of. When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you are working for a stable company that values you and is committed to ensuring you receive the utmost employee care.
Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer shall perform systems engineering functions in support of Maryland Procurement Office , including but not limited to:
- Define, document, and maintain Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), operational requirements, system requirements, and use cases to support system development
- Perform high-level system design, including specification of system and component performance requirements and interface definitions
- Develop and support installation, integration, and acceptance test plans
- Continuously assess existing organizational processes and engineering work products to ensure alignment with strategic and tactical objectives
- Coordinate with customers, project teams, and related organizations to ensure delivered solutions satisfy mission and technical requirements
- Define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed by product and engineering teams
- Support systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning
- Provide technical input to planning, risk management, and engineering decision-making activities
- Prepare and support technical documentation, reviews, and briefings for stakeholders
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Education
- ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience; OR
- ABET accredited Master’s degree plus eight (8) year of relevant experience; OR
- ABET accredited Doctoral degree with six (6) years of relevant experience
- Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required
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