Systems Engineer, Principal
Job Locations: US-GA-Warner Robins
ID: 2024-8693
Category: Engineering
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview
Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a Systems Engineer at the Principal level to support our Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) program at Robins AFB, GA. The Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) is an intelligence enterprise system, comprised of 27 active duty, Air National Guard (ANG), and mission partner sites, interconnected by a robust communications infrastructure spanning the globe.
The Systems Engineer shall support the assigned IPT, is responsible for the systems engineer activities for the assigned program or product and will provide technical expertise and support for all phases of the life cycle model.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support assigned programs and products with respect to acquisition life cycle activities including development, production, test, and technical management.
- Identify and document technical requirements for weapon system products.
- Develop technical/engineering and test/verification plans which specify the objectives and means to fulfill mission and/or system requirements.
- Evaluate technical risks, make independent technical decisions and/or recommend sound technical options to optimize systems performance and acquisition schedules.
- Assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements.
- Review overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability) requirements and assist in the development of system specifications and system architecture products.
- Support life cycle cost evaluations on proposed systems and components.
- Assist with test and evaluation support including test planning, test conduct and evaluation of test results against operational requirements.
- Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and operating instructions as they pertain to the preparation of technical documents, technical data, and systems engineering execution.
Education, Requirements and Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
- Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:
- Master's or doctorate degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
- Or, bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
- Or, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
- Required Professional Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
- Acquisition Qualification is required.
- Systems Engineering Certificate or Degree from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Job may require the employee to be:
- Willingness to travel if required.
- In a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Able to ascend/descend stairs as required.
- Able to move equipment not to exceed 25 lbs as needed.