Lead Systems Engineer

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Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time Lead Systems Engineer opportunity available based in Charleston, SC, with an opportunity to travel to locations worldwide. Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD TS security clearance.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES

Qualified candidates require hands-on familiarity with various engineering modeling, simulation & requirements management tool suites. You will be responsible for systems engineering associated with complex US DoD systems over their development life cycles using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) toolsets and methodologies. Activities include using MBSE methodologies for operational/functional flow analysis, requirements gathering and gap/integrity analysis, system architecture development, and high-level system design.

In addition, you will participate in Engineering Quality Assurance and Quality Control peer reviews and constant capabilities development to ensure implementation of quality systems.

• Engineering domain experience and understanding of current/future DoD military systems in all military programs.
• Proficient in customer need analysis, operational analysis including CONOPS, use cases, and decision flows; system functional analysis, project scope definition, requirements gathering and development; and architectural analysis to include system architecture viewpoints and interface definition.
• Technical leadership in conducting customer meetings, engineering data gathering activities with SMEs requires a positive relationship with peers and customer technical community members.
• Perform as a peer with the client’s Systems Engineering team creating, developing, and executing MBSE solutions and technical related tasking.
• Provide systems engineering guidance and recommendations to leadership.
• Work with stakeholders to address system reviews, issues, defects, and vulnerabilities.
• Assist Government clients in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions.
• Assist Government clients in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design.
• Conduct requirements engineering, scheduling, reliability, development, and evaluation, maintainability and analysis for training.

Required QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess an active DoD TS security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• 8  years of experience with a BS degree in Engineering or equivalent. 
• 4 years experience with MS/MA degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in DoD engineering role, consulting engineering preferred.
• Logistics support of RF communications, audio visual, networking, and electrical facility projects.
• Experience in utilizing MBSE tools to assess operations, requirements, architectures and designs.
• Understanding of Navy C4I Systems, surface ship systems, submarine systems, and/or air platform systems.
• Working knowledge of design software, to include: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, BlueBeam, and MS Office.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct and review the work of subordinates and provide instruction in a manner conducive to improve performance and morale.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees, prepare reports for upper management and facilitate/disseminate information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBSE Certification
• SySML Certification

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Active Passport.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• In some occasions, overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements.  If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists out applicable current vaccination requirements by location.

• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:

• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Community involvement & outreach
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tickets at Work

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MORE ABOUT US

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