System Engineer

Responsibilities
Perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications. Complete program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering plans, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications. Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Submit management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles. Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems. Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to
support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight. Oversee engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes. Systems Engineers: must understand or be familiar with DoD Acquisitions, colors of money, and PMO experience. Must be able to clearly describe Traditional Agile and SAFe Methodologies, particularly be able to explain and describe PI Planning, PI Events, and what occurs in PIs. Must have experience using JIRA and Confluence for tracking work and artifacts.