LOCATION: Ft Belvoir, VA

STATUS: Contingent, Actively Interviewing

TRAVEL: Negligible

CLEARANCE: Secret

BENEFITS: 401K, Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance, Flexible Paid Leave, Student Debt Relief Program and Tuition Reimbursement

DESCRIPTION: Patricio Enterprises, Inc. is looking to fill a Senior Systems Engineer position at Ft Belvoir, VA.

Primary duties will include (but not limited to):

• Serves as Systems Engineer on assigned PEO Soldier programs.
• Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.
• Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
• Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.
• Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.
• Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program.
• Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
• Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
• Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
• Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
• Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases.
• Knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management.
• Ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Science degree and 15 years relevant experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Occasionally lifts to 20 lbs.

Employees must be able to see and hear, read, and write effectively in English. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control and writing. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; Ability to apply common sense in performing job. Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication. Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Negligible.

EOE. Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.