Systems Engineer - Orlando, United States - Advanced Technology Leaders Inc

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

This position focuses on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycles. Systems Engineers should be knowledgeable of the systems engineering process. Systems engineering includes skill sets from the following specialty engineering domain areas: Human Systems Integration and Human Factors, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Environmental, Quality Assurance, Biomedical, Security, Network/Communications, and Safety.

Journeyman Qualifications

- Knowledge of fundamental systems engineering lifecycle processes and practices.

Knowledge with installing, configuring and troubleshooting in Windows, Linux and mobile platform based environments.

Knowledge of computer networks and networking infrastructure layers.

Ability to support system requirements and specification development.

Ability to provide day-to-day development and operational support for systems components (application, server, storage or network infrastructures), processes and documentation.

Ability to build, patch, test (check for compatibility issues, conduct quality assurance) and deploy integrated systems and platforms meeting customer needs and specifications.

Ability to assist with research, identify, design and implement changes to systems with the goal of enhancing performance, usability, quality and reducing cost.

Ability to assist with configuration management, data administration and migration and disaster recovery operations.

Ability to assist with software and operating system upgrades and track system licensing.

Ability to assist with configuring security settings and supporting cybersecurity activities to achieve information assurance accreditation.

Ability to provide technical support (help desk) to users by troubleshooting problems related to systems, network or platform performance.

Ability to document user manuals, test procedures and troubleshooting procedures related to systems/networks software and hardware.

Knowledge and expertise in applying current and evolving engineering technologies and tools.

Ability to analyze statistical and performance data that is helpful to perform market surveys, risk analysis, trade-off studies, baseline cost estimates and reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM) analysis needed to support the materiel acquisition decision making process.

Ability to coordinate engineering, procurement, program control, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support.

Ability to execute complex, multi-faceted engineering projects within established financial and time constraints.

Ability to provide technical advice on the conceptual design of simulations, simulators, training, and instrumentation systems required to support complex military equipment or systems.

Ability to conduct requirements elicitation, analysis and modeling in a Model-Based Systems Engineering Tool such as DOORS, MagicDraw and JIRA.

Specialized knowledge as dictated by specific PWS requirements:

Knowledge in application of current communication systems technology as related to the design of fiber-optic or radio frequency networks.

Knowledge in application of current engineering technology as related to the design of electronic computer-based military equipment.

Knowledge in application of current Synthetic Natural Environment (SNE) technology as related to the design of electronic computer based simulation or training systems equipment.

Knowledge in application of current visual systems technology including terrain databases, image generators and display systems as related to the design of electronic computer based simulation or training systems equipment.

Senior Level Qualifications

All Journeyman Level expected skills plus the following:

Ability to study and understand all current and upcoming system requirements, including both fine-level details and overarching strategic goals, and communicate this information effectively to staff members, managers and executives.

Ability to lead development and implementation of new technologies within a large systems environment by advising on design concepts and changes, implementation strategies and deployment timelines.

Ability to coordinate with specialty engineers, software developers and systems analysts to design effective solutions that meet requirements for functionality and integration with existing components.

Ability to manage development, testing and deployment of software and other computer systems technologies to ensure compliance with operational requirements for security, performance, reliability and scalability.

Ability to research existing and emerging hardware and software technologies to determine capabilities and cost-benefits relationship, and develop ongoing computer systems solutions that meet performance and budgetary requirements.

Ability to oversee database administrators, network designers and lower-level IT personnel to facilitate well-organized and efficient planning and implementation of computer systems.

Ability to create thorough documentation records of design specifications and instructional manuals as necessary to enable all computer systems stakeholders and end users to interact correctly and effectively with hardware and software systems.

Experience applying Department of Defense (DOD) materiel acquisition processes to support the acquisition of simulations, simulators, training, and instrumentation systems.

Knowledge and expertise in all areas associated with the development and integration of state-of-the-art engineering concepts within modeling and simulation and training systems.

Knowledge of test engineering and management techniques including Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) development and coordination through the Test Integration Working Group (TIWG) process.

Expertise in military training systems and general training simulation technology.

Knowledge of acquisition, development, fielding and life cycle support of simulations, simulators, training and instrumentation systems.

Knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) materiel acquisition process, specifically the application of DOD 5000 series of regulations to support the acquisition of electronic, computer based military equipment or simulations, simulators, training systems, and instrumentation projects.

Knowledge of policies, programs, organizations, functions, resources, and legislation affecting the program(s) systems and the organizations studied or served, and related customers, functions, resources, and users.

Specialized knowledge as dictated by specific PWS requirements:

Ability to develop and conduct network performance analyses using tools such as OPNET.

Ability to evaluate computer technology to meet requirements of scene generation with respect to frame rate, memory and disk space.

Expertise in methods of real-time visual scene generation which supports un-programmed motion of the viewpoint throughout a complex and often highly detailed three- dimensional simulated visual/sensor environment.

Expertise in the application of real-time display systems including all types of cathode ray tubes, LCD/LED/plasma panel displays, video projection systems, optical viewing devices, projection screens, servo projection systems and helmet mounted displays, and all methods of effectively combining these into visual display systems suitable for training.

In depth knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and the use of mapping, charting, geodesy, and imagery (MCG&I) source data.

In depth knowledge of terrain database modeling systems and terrain database formats, atmospheric/ocean model representations, and environmental/weather effects models for visual/sensor simulation.

In-depth knowledge of the discipline of electronic engineering, radio frequency engineering, propagation, electromagnetic interference and compatibility and frequency management techniques.

Knowledge of fiber-optic and radio frequency telecommunications network design, which include network operating systems, software and hardware integration, testing and infrastructure planning/installation and maintenance.

Knowledge of software management techniques to include software requirements analysis and design methodologies, software metrics, software reuse, software documentation, independent verification and validation (IV&V) criteria, and post deployment software support (PDSS) criteria.

Other Duties:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must have Active SECRET Clearance on start date

Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time while delivering training.
• Be able to maneuver in and out of strategic and tactical equipment, and capable of lifting and moving electronic equipment more than 40lbs.

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.

Travel: This position may require minimal travel.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Advanced Technology Leaders INC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ATL is committed to assisting individuals with disabilities, please email for assistance and accommodation in the application or recruitment process.

The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans offered to all employees.

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Standard Life Insurance

Training and Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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**This position is in support of current opportunities.**

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