Principal Systems Engineer, Infrastructure

Role Overview

• Lead the capture, analysis, decomposition, allocation, and traceability of complex system and subsystem requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex system architectures and SysML models across system and subsystems.
• Create, execute, and verify system and subsystem test procedures.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, and test activities across embedded software, hardware, LRUs, and system-of-systems environments.
• Lead Agile development activities by decomposing epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria using Jira.
• Plan and execute project work while managing schedules, technical risks, costs, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and drive program execution in both meetings and lab environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English across all levels of an organization (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Degree in Computer Engineering with emphasis on Hardware, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Hands-on experience designing network architecture using physical and virtual networks with VMware or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle) in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with systems engineering teams.
• Proven track record in capturing customer requirements, operational concept development, requirements decomposition, allocation, deriving and traceability, and verification.
• Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles.
• Current/Active US security clearance.
• Proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including development of complex SysML models such as activity, state, block diagrams, and use cases using tools like MagicDraw Cameo, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• Hands-on experience in using Jama Connect for requirements management, including creating, managing, and tracking requirements.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation tools. e.g., Software Evaluation and Estimation of Resources (SEER) products.
• Competence with processes such as peer review, configuration, and change management.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks and opportunities to support program execution, system performance, and successful delivery of mission objectives.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Oracle
• VMware

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.