ABMS Systems Engineer - Mid-Level

Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Systems Engineer - Mid-Level

LOCATION:Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 20%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-3 ABMS Systems Engineer for the 96^th Cyberspace Test Group, supporting 96 CTG/TGSat Eglin AFB, FL>

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelors Degree in a technical field with 3-10 years' experience
• Current Secret Clearance with the Ability to Obtain Top Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship Required
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience in at least one of these skill areas: system software & scripting development, software programming, system analysis & design, software design & development, software integration & test.
• Understanding of interfaces and working with Interface Control Documents (ICD).
• Experience in networking principles (OSI network layers, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP).
• Experience and technical understanding in multiple disciplines with the ability to look at problems and requests holistically and factor them against requirements.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, good interpersonal communications skills and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• High level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Office 365 products to include Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience with Agile software development practices.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts.
• Understanding of development test and evaluation processes, specifically the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle for program development.
• Knowledge of Air Force C2 test methodologies including AFI 99-103.
• Knowledgeable with the system development lifecycle, architecture, configuration, and security methods.
• Understanding of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and working with system-of-systems environments.
• Knowledge of IT systems analyses and application software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies in a development environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide systems engineering support as a technical advisor on Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) program. Oversee all aspects of the ABMS systems integration lab development.
• Apply knowledge and perform system engineering technology in overseeing the implementation and delivery of Applications, Sensor Integration, and Effects Integration into a digital network providing portability across Operational and Tactical levels, and the Common BMC2 Interface.
• Collaborate in an Agile, self-organizing cross-functional environment, conduct analyses at all levels of system products to include concept, design, integration and test, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Assist with configuration of interfaces and data exchanges for complex C4ISR systems.
• Interact with System Program Offices, other military services, and development contractors.
• Assist in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry/exit criteria, analysis of design constraints, functional capabilities, and metrics.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of system engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.
• Support Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness. Identify deficiencies, verify compliance with specifications and standards, and assess stability of various system configurations.
• Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develop and write methods of tests, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives/procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, analysis and review of requirements, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.