Overview

Darkblade Systems, an Intrepid Solutions company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Formed in 2010, Darkblade Systems strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

PM SAI falls under Program Executive Office – Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S). PM SAI is headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) with product line support offices located at APG, MD. PM SAI is responsible for development, production, modernization, fielding, and sustainment of integrated manned and unmanned aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensor payloads that leverage National and other Services’ capabilities. PM SAI also provides product solutions to support warfighting Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) of Intelligence products.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team. Someone successful in this role will be able to perform the duties and responsibilities aligned below.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

• Provides technical and engineer support to the Product Director – Sensors Aerial Intelligence (PD-SAI) office.
• Mission Equipment & Payload (MEP) Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Provides engineering support for development, integration and testing of MEP networking/computing subsystems, Sensor [ELINT and Radar] subsystems and Software management.
• Provides oversight of Processing Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) design, development, integration, testing and Deployment.
• Provides Program Management support with SOW development, proposal review and BOE analysis.
• Supports review of Cybersecurity processes and procedures.
• Support Software Engineering testing, process implantation and documentation reviews.

Work breakdown:

• 30% Mission Equipment Payload SME: Support development, integration, testing and deployment of communications, networking, and computing subsystems. 
• 25% Software Engineering: Managing software changes, Contractor development efforts, software testing and implementing/reviewing processes/procedures.
• 20% Sensor SME: Support development, integration, testing and deployment of ELINT and Radar subsystems.
• 10% Cybersecurity. Support implementing/reviewing processes and procedures.
• 10% PED SME: Support development, integration, testing and deployment of PED software and hardware suites. Coordinate integration efforts across organizations.
• 5% Program/Project Management: Support reviewing SOWs, Technical Proposals, BOEs and Bill of Materials.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position operates with standard 8 hour shifts, M-F.

TRAVEL:

• This position may include up to 10% travel with a maximum of 25%.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE: Active and current Top Secret clearance is required upon application for initial consideration, with the ability to acquire and maintain an SCI. CI poly is preferred. ***This position is not open for any additional clearance upgrades, reactivation, or sponsorship.***

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering, or related field preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of related work experience.

Darkblade Systems is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.