Essential Functions

A focus on one or more of the following Systems Engineering Functional Areas (Testing, Requirements Analysis, Integration, Specialty Engineering, and Systems Architecture) is expected:

• Develops, implements, and maintains developmental and operational acceptance test plans, procedures and reports

• Assist team on moderately complex projects or phases of significant projects; coordinates the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects

• Analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies

• Assists in the design and requirements development/verification process

• Identify system architecture needs and assists development of enterprise architecture items to be produced in support of assigned projects such as DODAF drawing generation

• Ensure the as-designed system requirements allocated to the project meet Human Factors and Safety Hazard requirements and develop associated analyses, as required

• Assists in developing and implementing training tools and documentation

Required Skills

• Good analytical and creative problem solving skills for design and testing of systems

• Good communication skills to communicate to management and customers

• Good time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities

• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members

• Organization skills to balance and prioritize work

• Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Aptitude to pick up new concepts and technology rapidly; ability to present to all stakeholders

• Experience working with Windows based computer systems and components and Office tool suite

• Dedication to achieving outstanding customer results

• Willingness to travel

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related STEM field

• 0 - 4 years experience in systems engineering (Requirements, Test, specialty engineering, or Systems Architecture) or related engineering field

• Fundamental knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and systems engineering processes

• Experience working with Windows based computer systems, components, and Office tool suite

• Experience with Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) is a plus

• Experience with architecture documentation processes and tools such as DoDAF version 1.5 or 2.0 and System Architect (or equivalent tool) are a plus

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

• This position is assigned to Vandenberg SFB, CA

• Position eligible for temporary teleworkingEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 8-koi and, its wholly owned subsidiary, Cape Design Engineering (CDE) are Equal Opportunity Employers. 8-koi and CDE do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.