Systems Engineer - Lexington Park, United States - AM Pierce and Associates

Description

Job Description

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

For more information about AM Pierce & Associates, please visit our website at

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a Systems Engineer - Journeyman to Senior, supporting PMA-281, the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office.

The Location: Patuxent River, MD

The Work Environment: On-Site

The Description:

• Apply systems engineering processes to the analysis, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) mission planning software and technical documentation for the Tomahawk missile system for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Coordinate closely with the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) to ensure that software and technical documentation is appropriately sanitized and properly documented for FDO release approval to partner FMS countries.
• Engage with customers to collect input and feedback to improve and enhance TMPC.
• Review, analyze, and document TMPC emerging requirements.
• Analyze the impact of changes to TMPC system requirements and interfaces.
• Participate in vendor technical interchange meetings and review vendor technical recommendations.
• Lead working groups to address engineering and technical challenges that require analysis of alternatives.
• Participate on change management and configuration management processes and review boards.
• Review vendor produced MBSE models and contribute to MBSE descriptions of the system.
• Coordinate with test and evaluation activities for assessment of TMPC software.
• Conduct technical Risk Management and tracking.
• Provide technical input and review to project plans, project schedules, project roadmaps.
• Support project planning and technical cost estimates.
• Author reports, briefs, provide progress reviews, and brief Senior NAVAIR Leadership on status, metrics, and technical analysis.
• Assist with vendor tasking, guidance, and oversight in the development of technical SOWs, participation with TIMs, PMRs, and review of CDRLs.
• Participate in the development of strategies to apply Agile development practices to TMPC FMS.
• Participate in Agile software development processes including backlog grooming, backlog prioritization, sprint reviews, program increment reviews, and capability evaluation.
• Advise and assist NAVAIR executives, managers, and supervisors in the planning and implementation of systems engineering and digital engineering policy and guidance.

Education & Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least five (5) years of experience in Software/Systems Engineering supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems, consisting of the design, development, integration, and system testing of computer hardware and software.

Travel:

• On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at or email us at

If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to or submit an application online at AM Pierce & Associates Careers or Applied Technologies Group Careers.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, verifies employment eligibility through E-Verify.

This is a non-management position.