What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Systems III (ESY3) position at Pantheon Data?
Company Overview
Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.
Position Overview
The Systems Engineer supports cybersecurity-focused engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle, providing expertise in requirements analysis, system integration, testing, documentation, and operational support for Naval Control Systems (NCS) and related cyber-physical environments. This role ensures engineering activities align with program standards, Navy cybersecurity requirements, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices. The engineer also supports shipboard and lab-based troubleshooting, configuration management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure secure, reliable system deployment and sustainment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive systems engineering support across the software and system lifecycle in accordance with SEPs, CMMI/IEEE standards, and Agile development practices.
- Support requirements analysis, system design, integration activities, and traceability using tools such as DOORS, Git, and SharePoint.
- Use issue-tracking systems (Jira/GitLab) to monitor progress, document defects, and support engineering workflows.
- Apply networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, VME bus), to analyze and support NCS architectures.
- Execute smoke, integration, functional, end-to-end, acceptance, and performance testing; perform static and dynamic code analysis; troubleshoot defects across hardware/software interfaces.
- Perform configuration and version control activities, including baseline management, change package development, and participation in peer reviews.
- Develop and update installation procedures, system operating guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Provide shipboard and lab support including system configuration, PLC/firmware/OS loading, wiring/sensor troubleshooting, terminal box verification, and operator training.
- Maintain configuration management for all system-level installations and updates.
- Ensure adherence to Navy cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, program quality standards, and mandated training protocols.
- Support remote and on-site engineering activities, including potential CONUS/OCONUS travel.
Required Skills and Experience
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Minimum experience may be met through one of the following pathways:
- Seven (7) years of professional experience as a systems, electrical, or electronics engineer, or in MBSE.
- Five (5) years of experience troubleshooting hardware/software systems in NCS, ICS, or warehouse automation environments.
- Five (5) years of experience reading and/or creating electrical schematics or network diagrams.
- Five (5) years of experience troubleshooting network-based systems.
- Three (3) years of experience applying MBSE standards such as OMG, UAF, or DoDAF.
- Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Strong systems engineering and MBSE expertise (OMG, UAF, DoDAF).
- Proficiency in control systems, hardware/software troubleshooting, and interpretation of electrical/network diagrams.
- Experience with test planning, execution, performance analysis, and documentation.
- Familiarity with security analysis and supporting cybersecurity-related engineering assessments.
- Strong documentation, peer-review, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with engineering tools including Jira, GitLab, Git, DOORS, and SharePoint.
- Experience using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Tekton), code analysis tools (SonarQube, Coverity), and virtualization platforms (Xen, VMware, VirtualBox).
Education
Clearance Requirements
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Work Location:
- Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
- If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $XX,000 - $XXX,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Benefits Overview
We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/
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Pantheon Data Important Information
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.
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