Systems Engineer
Dulles, VA

Job Description

Vaxcom Services, Inc.

www.vaxcom.com

Vaxcom Services Inc. (an Xator Corporation National Security Solutions Company) is a niche provider of intelligence related support services. We are recognized experts in Intelligence Community with subject matter expertise in the areas of Technical/IT Services, Operations, and Intelligence Services.

Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Systems Engineer Dulles Area, DC

All levels of Systems Engineer will have the skills listed below. Each level may have additional education, skill and/or experience requirements.

The Systems Engineer supports the development of system capabilities from the identification of requirements through the deployment of capabilities through the requirements definition, designsand develops system-oriented products and prepares related installation, testing, operation, and maintenance specifications and instructions. Defines and analyzes architecture to establish operating conditions, conducts tests, define and analyze engineering proposals and related technical data to determine feasibility of developing new capabilities and/or modifying existing capabilities. The Systems Engineer is cognizant of Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and practices, Change Management practices, and collaborates with various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Project Teams, and Government entities.

Responsibilities:

Analyze user requirements, CONOPS and high-level system architectures to derive, develop and decompose system-level specifications.

Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the system is compatible with defined architecture, and meets customer needs.

Conduct trade studies, to determine possible system (hardware, software, architecture) improvements.

Plan and/or support enhancement projects (Path 1 and Path 2) and Block Upgrade projects (Path 3) through requirements definition, implementation, development, operations, performance, testing,cost and schedule, training and support, and/or system disposal.

Develop technical documentation, including CONOPS, user guides, test plans, and other CDRL items.

Perform deployment services, including site surveys and site installation and test.

Perform individually and as part of a team.

Provide input to hardware (COTS/GOTS/capacity/etc.) recommendations, including support for Technology Insertion in Government Technical Reference Model (TRM).

Active participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and program Engineering Review Boards (ERBs).

Required skills:

Experience and/or familiarity with software and system lifecycle methodologies, (e.g ISO, CMMI, ITIL).

Experience and/or familiarity with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Project required.

Desired skills:

Experience with Agile development methodology.

Experience with requirements management tools

Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., RSpec, Cucumber, etc.)

Certifications:

DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) certification is highly desired.

For additional information about Vaxcom Services Inc., Xator Corporation or the position, please email John at john.reidy@xatorcorp.com.