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Apogee · 1 day ago

Systems Engineer

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Apogee is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems at MacDill Air Force Base, FL. The role involves planning, executing, and documenting engineering efforts, translating operational requirements into technical specifications, and developing technical solutions to support SOF operational needs.

Information TechnologySecuritySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans, executes, and documents design, development, and production efforts on behalf of government counterparts, using performance indicators identified in applicable engineering surveillance processes

Provides multidisciplinary engineering work to determine the technical needs in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of systems

Applies a number of diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to resolve difficult issues consistent with program objectives

Interprets engineering requirements into design characteristics and criteria

Plans, analyzes, and evaluates engineering and technical efforts to define requirements, translate into design criteria, assess alternative design approaches, and develop system specifications

Determines the means to advance projects and evaluate significant modifications to production methods or materials due to changes in requirements, technological advances, or shortcomings

Develops evaluations and technical justifications of feasibility; analyzes and studies performance requirements against a range of diverse considerations

Evaluates technology, components, and systems by developing evaluation criteria, performing evaluations, and documenting results

Works with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering authorities to develop technical solutions in support of SOF operational requirements

Conducts requirements analysis and decomposition; translates military operational requirements into technical specifications with further decomposition into sub-systems, components, and system characteristics along with associated Measures of Performance (MOP)

Supports development and staffing of various technical documents in support of Fielding & Deployment Release (F&DR) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)

Supports government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of engineering and analysis processes based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements

Evaluates and recommend technical solutions to address SOF operational requirements utilizing a professional knowledge of multi-discipline engineering

Applies advanced tools to document and analyze the results of critical, complex activities and tasks

Assists in the development of Statements of Work/Statements of Objectives (SOW/SOO)

Conducts advanced engineering tasks such as reviewing engineering change proposals, reviewing requests for waivers and deviations, conducting technical analysis to assess performance, and presenting results and recommendations based on analysis

Provides expert technical level inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution

Supports requirements management and traceability of requirements throughout the design, Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), and sustainment phase of a system’s lifecycle

Supports contract modification and makes technical recommendations for change order approval; supports budget control directly supporting the engineering effort

Provides decision support inputs for approval of plans, specification, cost estimates, design calculations, schedules, cost proposals, and engineering studies

Qualification

Engineering degreeSmall unmanned systemsSOF tactics experienceSensors experienceDoD acquisition processRequirements analysisTechnical recommendationsTechnical documentation

Required

Must be a US citizen

Possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field

8 years of engineering experience, OR an equivalent mix of education and experience

Preferred

5 years of experience with small unmanned systems

Advanced knowledge of Group 1-3 unmanned systems to include procurement, technology, operations, sustainment, and fielding

Prior military experience with familiarity and/or experience in SOF tactics and organizations

Practical technical experience with sensors, tagging, tracking, and locating systems, surveillance systems, and close target audio reconnaissance systems

Practical experience or familiarity with the SOF requirements validation process

Familiarity with the DoD acquisition process is highly desired