Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Agile experience preferred.

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Hardware and software projects design, integration and test experiences with script langue abilities
  • Rack installation experience with Ethernet/Fiber Cabling, KVM, EMU, UPS and PDU integration and troubleshooting skills
  • IP network and security design, integration, testing and troubleshooting experiences
  • Voice (VoIP), IP Camera/Video and Network Storage system design, integration, testing and troubleshooting experiences
  • Windows and Linux OS installation, backup/restore, integration, testing and troubleshooting experiences
  • Microsoft engineer toolset suite (Visio, Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) development skills

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems/Network Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

  • Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of system, subsystem or system elements with minimal supervision of the lead systems engineer
  • Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
    Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (subsystem, elements, and components)
  • Performs detailed technical analyses for a system, subsystem or system elements
  • Develops and evaluates systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
  • May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly
  • May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems
  • Contributes to detailed technical analyses at the system of system (SOS) level
  • Synthesizes solutions to meet customer expectations and technical performance while staying within schedule and cost constraints
  • Leads Modeling and Simulation activities
  • Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
  • Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development lifecycle
  • Researches, designs, and develops systems, in conjunction with software and hardware product development, applying principles and techniques of systems engineering, modeling and simulation and analysis
  • Provides leadership and/or direction to lower level employees
  • Leads technical tasks for small teams or projects
  • Begins to provide engineering support to proposals
  • Participates in or leads SOW generation for subcontracts
  • Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments
  • Guides the successful completion of major programs and projects
  • Plans and executes significant project tasks for activities described above
  • Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
  • Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
  • Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product
  • Determines methods and procedures for new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
  • Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
  • Having wide-ranging experience uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
  • Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses
  • Frequent contact with managers within and outside of Engineering
  • Frequent contact with project teams across the company
  • Frequent contact with external customers and vendors
  • Occasional contact with Business Development
  • Works without appreciable direction
  • Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity
  • Keeps abreast of technology trends
  • Contributes to the achievement of business objectives
  • Contributes to the development of new theories and method

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Strong knowledge of other related disciplines
  • Strong proficiency with requirements management & system modeling tools
  • Recognizes various architectural patterns and applies them appropriately
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to get buy-in on concepts and ideas
  • Creative thinker
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
  • Strong ability to clearly report information relevant to sound systems engineering design
  • Strong understanding of basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls

At JJFK Inc, we thrive on new ideas and the entrepreneurial spirit. Naturally, we always look for new people, explorers, and innovators. If you are interested in a career where your ideas won’t only be heard but rather celebrated, we’d like to hear from you. Please forward your resume, cover letter and links to code repositories for review to careers@jjfkinc.com referencing Senior Web Developer in the subject line.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.