Senior Principal Systems Engineer - SDA
- Location : Scottsdale, Arizona
- Type : Contract
- Job #79494
Our DOD / Aerospace client is looking to fill a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ . In this role you'll participate in requirements analysis and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration and test (verification) in the development and evaluation of networks and information systems. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related plus a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Position : Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Contract : 12-24 months with possibility of going direct / permanent
Pay : $95 / hour - $113 / hour DOE
Telecommute : Hybrid
Overview :
As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you'll participate in requirements analysis and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration and test (verification) in the development and evaluation of networks and information systems
Responsibilities :
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 subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineerPerforms technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elementsPerforms customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elementsDevelops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specificationsMay 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 properlyMay develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systemsParticipates in Modeling and SimulationResearches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE / CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or applicationSupports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycleMay provide leadership and / or direction to lower level employeesIndependently determines proposed approach to solutionsContributes to the completion of major programs and projectsPlans and executes project tasks for activities described aboveCreative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skillsDefines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input / output and working parameters for hardware and / or software compatibilityDemonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutionsDesigns a complete and complex framework, system or productIdentifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknessesRegular contact with senior levels of internal working groupsContact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the companyKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.Coordinating external interfaces and ICDsMulti-level security domain expertise (and cross-domain)Quickly (with a more agile light-weight approach) decomposing requirements to a level that can avoid requirements bloat (and communicate / track impacts)People that may have a working relationship with related people from Iridium, SDA, Northrup, York, and LockheedSystem-level networking person that can face off with the GFE WAN provider and coordinate detailed network designSomeone that can understand what is in scope and what is out of scope and manage that complexityPeople with agile program experienceAbout our client :
Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR :
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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Salary : $95 - $113
