Systems Engineer (ISP)
Arlington, VA

Job Description

ZelTech is a veteran and minority owned professional services and information technology solutions business dedicated to bolstering US national security. We deliver expert advice, critical technologies and cost-effective solutions to help customers gather essential knowledge, collaborate efficiently, decide quickly and act decisively. Our staff includes experienced operational specialists, analysts, engineers, scientists, and program managers. ZelTech Team members and employees have the opportunity to connect with each other in a work environment of cutting-edge technology that is characterized by a strong sense of caring, community and mutual respect. We are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive variety of elective benefits to include, but not limited to: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Holidays and Paid Time Off, 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Referral and Merit Bonuses, Computer Purchase Program, and Education Reimbursement.

Active clearance TS/SCI required to be considered for this position.

Job Summary:

The position is located in Arlington, Virginia supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA RD-TT) Integrated Signatures Program (ISP). Applicant will provide systems engineering support to government Research and Development (R&D) Science and Technology (S&T) clients. Applicant will define system requirements, review software designs and technical proposals, research and develop technical solutions, perform systems functional analysis, and conduct trade studies and/or technical reviews. Position requires applicant to possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Essential Job Functions:

* Evaluate software and database systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research through the application of systems engineering knowledge.
* Provide analysis that supports the understanding and development of countermeasures against current and evolving improvised threat weapon systems.
* Provide systems engineering expertise by answering technical Requests for Information (RFI).
* Translate operational needs into software requirements
* Provide system planning, implementation, configuration, support and troubleshooting as required.
* Draft Technical and User Requirements Documents; brief finished products as required.
* Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
* Maintains R&D prototype compliance in accordance with federal and state regulations.
* Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Works well independently or as part of a group
* Ability to research technical issues
* Ability to identify problems, communicate them to supervisor, and propose solutions
* Knowledge of Database and Software Applications
* Previous Systems Engineering experience in DOD or IC
* Experience with Microsoft tools (SharePoint, PowerPoint, excel, word)
* Ability to write reports to present to management
* Ability to delegate implementation plans to subordinate members of group
* Contact with the customer/provide customer support (may be internal or external customer)
* Good interpersonal skills
* Effective communicator

Education and/or training:

Degree Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from accredited university or institution

Degree Desired:

* Master degree from an accredited university or institution
* Professional Engineer (PE) Certification

Years ILO experience: 12-14 years in a systems engineering discipline

Physical / Special Requirements

* Required: Active TS/SCI
* Required: 8-10 years professional experience in systems engineering or related field
* Preferred experience with radar, spectroscopy, acoustics, chemical weapons and/or infrared imagery
* Preferred experience with improvised threats or improvised weapons systems

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer"This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities."