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    Systems Engineer - San Antonio, United States - National Security Agency

    National Security Agency
    National Security Agency San Antonio, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Systems Engineer - Entry to Expert

    Level (CO, MD, TX, UT)

    Denver/Aurora, CO || Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD || NSA/CSS Texas, San Antonio TX, TX || Utah Data Center (UDC), UT


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    GG
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    07/1 to 15/10


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    Responsibilities


    With ever-accelerating technological advances and growing system complexity, a diverse and inclusive professional workforce of Systems Engineers builds, integrates, and optimizes complex systems and services.

    World-class technical professionals solve challenging systems engineering problems with unprecedented speed and scale utilizing innovative solutions.

    Systems engineers perform trade studies to generate and translate conceptual designs into technical specifications, participate in the evaluation of prototype hardware systems and software solutions, and integrate into the current architecture.


    Backgrounds such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, hybrid-cloud, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), integrated network architecture, information technology infrastructure and hybrid-communications all have a place in the spectrum of implementations ranging from commercial/government off-the-shelf solutions to the development of new and unique technologies.



    SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERS
    Seasoned professionals drive the Agency's largest and most challenging technical projects to ensure success. These engineers participate in technical decision-making, or function in an advisory role.

    Working in collaborative teams, these professionals define and manage technical requirements throughout product lifecycle; identify and manage technical program risk; evaluate the architectural design for efficiency improvements; capture, analyze and recommend updates to the enterprise and mission architectures to ensure resiliency; design and enforce configuration management and interoperability standards; and define, manage and perform testing and evaluation.

    Senior Systems Engineers mentor other systems engineers in their tradecraft, which lays the foundation for future successes.
    MID-CAREER SYSTEMS ENGINEERS

    Mid-career systems engineers have experience leading systems engineering efforts, and are ready to apply, or expand that knowledge in the Intelligence Community.

    These engineers have experience in specific lifecycle phases, as well as an understanding of the full lifecycle. They develop their expertise, grow their breadth of knowledge, and mentor the next generation of systems engineers.

    Mid-career systems engineers come from a wide variety of experiences such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, communications, and systems of systems or networking infrastructure.

    These professionals are adept at communicating with technical teams, and making recommendations to senior leadership that drive mission initiatives.

    JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERS

    NSA hires recent college graduates and junior systems engineers to support a technical mission office, or participate in a Development Program.

    These systems engineers are involved in various projects that are designed to nurture and grow their skills.

    They gain hands-on, practical knowledge of architecture and infrastructure by designing engineering systems over the lifecycle in areas such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, networks, servers, hardware and software.

    Supported by robust training, junior systems engineers have opportunities to form relationships with mentors and explore possibilities. They are energetic, motivated, driven to continual learning and ready to grow their careers.
    Job Summary


    As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence.


    You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles.

    The NSA offers multiple areas of focus for facilities engineers, including computer, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural.

    In addition, we are seeking skills that include computer design, microelectronics, radio frequency design, and systems engineering.

    Apply your science and engineering skills to protect the nation.
    Qualifications

    The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
    Degree must be in either Engineering or a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics).
    For all of the above degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.
    *Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i) computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics.

    Relevant experience must be in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception, design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment, operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning).

    ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
    With an Engineering degree, entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience.


    OR with a degree in a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics), entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.


    FULL PERFORMANCE

    With an Engineering degree, entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.


    OR with a degree in a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics), entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's or Doctoral degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.


    SENIOR

    Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.


    EXPERT

    Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.

    Competencies


    The ideal candidate demonstrates applicable knowledge or experience in a technical field with a familiarity of systems engineering practices and concepts in areas such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, communications, telecommunications, data management, data processing, network architecture, or software design, development, and implementation.

    The ideal candidate has a desire for continual learning as well as excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.


    Finally, ideal candidates are innovative and willing to share out-of-the box ideas, motivated to drive projects to completion, and able to work across different functional areas in a collaborative environment.

    Knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following is desired: systems engineering principles such as technology/system readiness assessment, modeling and simulation, security design engineering, and developmental test and evaluation; systems architecture, framework, and standards.

    Systems Engineering Certifications (i.e., DAWIA Certification, INCOSE) are beneficial, but not required.
    Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

    Pay:

    Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.


    Salary Range:
    $79,735 - $191,900 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior, Expert)
    Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. This position is hiring for Colorado, Maryland, Texas, and Utah.

    On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.


    Benefits:

    NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.


    Work Schedule:
    This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
    How to apply

    Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements.


    It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process.


    Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions.

    Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.

    A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications.

    **Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from

    For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: , , and **U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.

    NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

    All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

    Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.

    Please visit our Diversity link for more information
    DCIPS Disclaimer

    The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

    All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.


    DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction , Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.


    If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

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