Journeyman Systems Engineer

WORK LOCATION:   Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE:  Estimated $120,000 - $135,000 annually

depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-Time; Salaried

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  MUST have an active Secret security clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) airborne gateway system, which is located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
• OR Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
• OR 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD
• OR GED and at least 5 years of experience, 5 of which much be in the DoD

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications. 

• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications. 

• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics.  Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles. 

• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.  Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems. 

• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to  acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight. 

• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes.  

• Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis and cost versus capability trade off analysis. 

• Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system lifecycle. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive salaries 

• Continuing education assistance 

• Professional development allotment 

• Multiple healthcare benefits packages 

• 401K with employer matching 

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule 

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