Systems Engineer
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to provide network engineering support to the Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
TDC provides communications support for deployed Air Force operations in a modular, scalable family of communications packages (voice, data, intra-site transmission, etc.), satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals, and network management packages that are tailored to meet various Air Force mission needs. TDC is comprised of three functions: Integrated Communications Access Packages (ICAP), Network Control Center-Deployed (NCC-D), and Satellite Terminals
WORK LOCATION: Hanscom, AFB, MA
JOB STATUS: Full-Time; salaried; Hybrid
RESPONSBILITIES:
- 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 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 (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis.
Job Specific Responsibilities
- Configuring, updating, validating and writing documentation for various network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and proxies.
- Performing network maintenance and system upgrades including patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
- Ability to learn new or unfamiliar networking technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
- Work with lead engineers on various projects for testing / updating existing documentation. Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience in respective technical discipline
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
- Candidate will also need strong organizational skills.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must have an active US security clearance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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