Systems Engineer

Tracking Code

7459-987

Posted Date

3/7/2023

Job Location

Orlando, Florida

Location of Position

Orlando, Florida

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: (In Office & Home)

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Required?

Ability to Qualify

Level of Clearance Required

Secret

Position Funded?

Yes

COLSA is honored to be named one of the '2022 Best Midsize Employers' by Forbes. This honor is a reflection of our collaborative, employee-centric culture. People are COLSA's greatest asset and are instrumental in serving our clients with innovative programs and industry-leading technology.

General Summary

• Provides analysis related to the design, development, and integration of hardware, software, man-machine interfaces, and all system level requirements to provide an integrated training solution.
• Develops integrated system test requirements, strategies, devices, and systems.
• Coordinates with customer representatives to develop technical requirements from customer input, and then coordinates with subordinates to direct system and subsystem design and development to meet technical requirements.
• Ensures adherence and conformance to schedule/cost requirements and to specifications through supervision of the verification, validation, testing and debugging of solutions.
• Ensures system requirements are being properly tested at a system level
• Formulates/defines system scope and objectives.
• Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results.
• Prepares detailed specifications for programs.
• Assists in the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of new software and enhancements of existing applications.
• Supports configuration management, change management, and release and deployment management activities in coordination with the team and customer.
• Supports administration of a Trouble Ticketing and Problem Reporting System.
• Supports development of training materials as a subject matter expert.
• Provides consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist of most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the applications of technology to the current and future training environment.
• Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. Has domain and expert technical knowledge. Interfaces with the customer on a daily basis
• Decision making abilities and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementations
• Provide leadership and mentorship to more junior teammates

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering discipline such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required
• Requires competence with software/hardware design and development of large-scale systems, the application of software standards, industry quality assurance, quality control, independent verification and validation techniques, testing standards, and computer assisted software engineering techniques and design philosophies.
• Some travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field or other relevant degree or certifications
• Currently active secret security clearance
• System Engineering Experience, spanning from proposal work to selloff
• Experience in requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, and verification
• Experience decomposing Customer need statements into bounded requirements; this includes functional and performance (network & computer based) requirements
• Experience with DOD Simulation and Training systems
• Experience managing DOD Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Requirements Verification development
• Knowledge of Atlassian Tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Familiarity with requirement traceability tools, such as Vitech Core
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management process

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

COLSA is a covered Federal contractor subject to the federal mandate requirements for the COVID 19 vaccine. Currently, there is a temporary injunction against the Government enjoining the vaccine mandate; however, it may become a condition of employment in the future if the injunction is lifted.

Information on Benefits: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits