Systems Engineer - North Charleston, United States - Scientific Research

Description

MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science-related field
• Must possess an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
• Must be eligible to pass a CI polygraph
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical and/or Computer system engineering
• Genuine desire to solve unique, system-level problems
• Experience with a broad range of hardware types including RF assemblies, power supplies (AC and DC), FPGAs, digital signal processors, network/server equipment, and embedded architectures
• Demonstrated creative, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience utilizing digital and RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Ability to solve difficult technical problems with minimal oversight, established directions, or guidance
• Collaborative teamwork skills interacting across multiple disciplines including other systems engineers, software developers, integration teams, quality assurance, production personnel, and program managers
• Developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, employing technical writing techniques
• Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines.
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands-on experience working with SIGINT systems (SSEE/CORSAIR/CCOP)
• Familiarity with Research and Development (R&D) Pipelines (identification, evaluation, integration, testing)
• Experience researching, identifying, and transitioning innovative technologies
• Familiarity with System Requirements and Key Performance Points Analysis
• Experience in Engineering schematics and Engineering Change Notices
• Experience providing transition support for innovative systems and technology
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis or Corrective Analysis
• Demonstrated familiarity with Navy SIGINT/IO/EW/CSO system requirements and capabilities
• A background in system testing to include planning, procedure development, and test execution
  

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL with CI POLY ELIGIBILITY

ABOUT US

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is one of the major organizations responsible for the research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) of new and emerging technologies to enhance and increase the capabilities of Naval SIGINT programs (SSEE/CCOP). This support includes, but is not limited to; research and identification of innovative technology, requirements analysis, testing and demonstration, technical writing, representation at S&T/R&D conferences, training, procurement, configuration management, production, transition support, drafting and repair. This support, ultimately, is designed to ensure the deployed Navy sensors are capable of achieving success against emerging technology from our Nation's adversaries.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as a contributor to small group of skilled engineers supporting the RDT&E of innovative technology to support the enhancement of Navy SIGINT systems.
• Provides on-site engineering, support, and research of the SSEE Family of Systems (FoS) and other SIGINT/IO/EW/CSO Systems
• Identifies, deconflicts and orchestrates integration of innovative technology being developed throughout the community
• Provides systems engineering support over a broad range of hardware types including RF assemblies, power supplies (AC and DC), FPGAs, digital signal processors, network/server equipment, and embedded architectures
• Plans, tests, and provides technical expertise to the identification of innovative technology within the community
• Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products and services
• Analyzes, interprets, and generates Engineering Schematics and Change Notices
• Performs system and performance modeling
• Performs Root Cause Analysis
• Performs Hardware Design with respect to component/assembly analysis, specification, integration, and testing
• Performs RF System/Subsystem analysis and specification review
• Provides engineering support to the process of integrating novel solutions to existing Programs of Record (POR)
• Provides transition support of newly identified and innovative technology to existing PORs
• Applies existing skillset to novel systems with little-to-no existing documentation or directions
• Performs self-directed research including: decomposition of existing systems and design of new systems and configurations
• Researches and implements integrations between various new/existing systems to provide new functionality
• Troubleshoots existing systems and identification of system shortfalls
• Researches, identifies, and recommends new innovative systems and technology as well as improvements for existing system functionality
• Develops new system documentation and training to support system transition
• Develops innovative ways of integrating novel technology into existing PORs
• Provides transition support for newly developed systems