Principal Systems Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20024Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: GovernmentMayvin is currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to provide support to the Test & Evaluation (T&E) Division in the Department Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS FEMA). This individual will serve as a senior technical leader supporting DHS/FEMA and CWMD test and evaluation activities for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) detection systems. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, analyzing, and reporting developmental and operational testing to support acquisition decisions, technology maturation, and operational fielding; ensures test artifacts and processes comply with DHS Directive 102-01, Acquisition Management; DHS Directive 026-06, Test and Evaluation; and CWMD Operating Instruction 1 (OI-1).

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must have an active Secret clearance.

This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities

Lead and support system-level technical and operational test events for CBRN detection systems at government and contractor facilities, including participation in IPTs, working groups, Test Readiness Reviews, Deficiency/Safety Review Boards, Operational Readiness Reviews, and critical design reviews
Translate operational requirements, CONOPS, and technical specifications into measurable test objectives and verification criteria, ensuring requirements traceability, testability, and mission relevance throughout the system lifecycle
Lead evaluation and interpretation of test data, developing technical assessments, operational test reports, and executive briefings that inform system improvements, acquisition decisions, and operational readiness determinations
Provide senior technical SME support across Integrated Product Teams, operational users, and industry partners to resolve complex integration challenges, align testing objectives, and advance CBRN capability development
Drive continuous improvement of DHS and FEMA test processes through technical reviews, lessons learned, quality assurance activities, and implementation of best practices that enhance test rigor, repeatability, and decision-making confidence

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical/scientific discipline (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant systems engineering and/or test & evaluation experience, including experience supporting DHS, DoD, or other federal T&E programs; CBRN or sensor/detection systems
Demonstrated experience leading developmental test, operational test, and systems integration activities for complex technical systems
Strong understanding of CBRN detection technologies, including radiological, nuclear, biological, and chemical detection systems

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree
Strong analytical skills for evaluating test data, mission scenarios, and system performance against requirements
Excellent technical writing skills for producing test plans, test reports, and executive-level briefings
Ability to lead cross-functional coordination among government program offices, contractors, and interagency partners
Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple concurrent test activities and documentation deliverables
Effective communicator able to translate technical test results into implications for program and acquisition decision-making

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