Sr. Systems Engineer

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life‑cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.#FC #Dice

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert for all SoS integration topics during major program reviews like the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR).
• Manage development and maintenance of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between subsystems and external systems.
• Conduct and lead Interface working groups
• Contribute to other program working groups (System Safety, Systems Integration, System Architecture, System Security Engineering, etc.)
• Develop and analyze end-to-end mission thread models that describe how the system interacts with external systems during operational scenarios ensuring the integrated system meets the intended warfighting outcomes.
• Lead Digital Engineering Working Group
• Develop vision and implementation plan for Digital Engineering and Modeling efforts
• Oversee Model Based Systems Engineering implementation
• Conduct Technical Evaluation of MBSE Models including all vendor-submitted Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models.
• Review SoS Integration and Test Strategy Support Test and Evaluation for developmental testing planning and execution.
• Review the execution of all interface-related testing, including connectivity, data validation, performance, and regression testing. Review objective quality evidence (OQE) for sell-off and provide concurrence.
• Provide Engineering Support Services (ESS) to the Principal Assistant Program Manager, Assistant Program Managers and Systems Engineering Teams

Qualifications

• DOD SECRET security clearance and ability to maintain
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering field
• 10+ years of Systems Engineering (SE) relevant experience, including experience with program lifecycle processes (i.e. Preliminary/Critical Design Reviews) and/or Program Office experience
• Experience with MagicDraw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SysML
• Experience leading an SE team of junior employees, leading working groups, and independently managing stakeholders on behalf of DoD program office

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering field
• Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience
• Experience with UAF and the Domain Meta Model (DMM)
• Experience with MATLAB, CST, Ansys, and/or SolidWorks
• Experience using Mechanical and/or Electrical (Electromagnetic Spectrum) Practices

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.

• Serve as the primary technical expert for all SoS integration topics during major program reviews like the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR).
• Manage development and maintenance of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between subsystems and external systems.
• Conduct and lead Interface working groups
• Contribute to other program working groups (System Safety, Systems Integration, System Architecture, System Security Engineering, etc.)
• Develop and analyze end-to-end mission thread models that describe how the system interacts with external systems during operational scenarios ensuring the integrated system meets the intended warfighting outcomes.
• Lead Digital Engineering Working Group
• Develop vision and implementation plan for Digital Engineering and Modeling efforts
• Oversee Model Based Systems Engineering implementation
• Conduct Technical Evaluation of MBSE Models including all vendor-submitted Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models.
• Review SoS Integration and Test Strategy Support Test and Evaluation for developmental testing planning and execution.
• Review the execution of all interface-related testing, including connectivity, data validation, performance, and regression testing. Review objective quality evidence (OQE) for sell-off and provide concurrence.
• Provide Engineering Support Services (ESS) to the Principal Assistant Program Manager, Assistant Program Managers and Systems Engineering Teams
• DOD SECRET security clearance and ability to maintain
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering field
• 10+ years of Systems Engineering (SE) relevant experience, including experience with program lifecycle processes (i.e. Preliminary/Critical Design Reviews) and/or Program Office experience
• Experience with MagicDraw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SysML
• Experience leading an SE team of junior employees, leading working groups, and independently managing stakeholders on behalf of DoD program office

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering field
• Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience
• Experience with UAF and the Domain Meta Model (DMM)
• Experience with MATLAB, CST, Ansys, and/or SolidWorks
• Experience using Mechanical and/or Electrical (Electromagnetic Spectrum) Practices