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Senior System Engineer
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Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications: Skills: Complex Systems, Complex Systems Design, Systems Development, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR Job Description
As an AF DCGS Senior Systems Engineer will be supporting Air Combat Command, providing requirement development, system integration, architecture, and sustainment support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) program, specifically on Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system modernization and upgrade programs. Additionally, you will assist in the generation of SIGINT system requirements, implementation strategies, and engineering efforts for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data integration into Command and Control (C2) systems to support decision making. HOW A SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: · Advise client on AF DCGS SIGINT technical and system life-cycle approaches that deliver on organizational objectives. · Responsible for defining and supporting the design, development, and implementation of short- and long-term solutions for SIGINT requirements, systems, and technology needs through the use of new, modified, and/or existing applications. · Coordinate and advocate for weapon system requirements with respect to SIGINT systems, integration, and architectures, working with National Mission Partners (NMP) and/or other Air Force organizations partnering with NMP. · Serve as organizational focal point for new SIGINT technology efforts to include Situational Awareness applications, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure operational alignment. · Engage proactively in specific Sensing/Sensemaking Working Groups discussions, providing subject matter expertise and driving actionable outcomes for the mission. · Oversee the development and review of AF Form 1067s Modification Requests for SIGINT and related initiatives, ensuring all requirements are rigorously focused, accurately scoped, and comprehensively justified. · Reviews and updates SIGINT system requirements for the AF DCGS weapon system and associated programs working with mission partners. · Create and maintain effective working relationships with staff at stakeholder, mission partner, and higher headquarters organizations. · Work closely with AF DCGS Program Management Office (PMO) SIGINT programs area to ensure technical capabilities are fully synchronized and integrated with operational mission efforts. · Work with stakeholders and end users to develop requirements for SIGINT system modernization efforts and manage programs through the requirements validation, solution development, and delivery phase. · Assesses the compatibility and integration of SIGINT products/services proposed to ensure an integrated architectures across interdependent technologies and system of systems. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED: · High level understanding of the National Mission Partner and Air Force SIGINT systems and architecture · High level understanding of the Air Force C4ISR enterprise systems such as AF DCGS, Air Operations Center, and the Targeting Enterprise · Familiarity with DCGS mission, DoW Architecture Framework/relationships to Agile Development approaches and Cyber Security Operations and Processes. · High level Understanding of System of Systems SIGINT Enterprise architecture, data flows, site capabilities · Understanding of USAF Acquisition processes such as AF Form1067 modification request efforts · Active TS/SCI clearance required · Education: BS/BA in relevant technical, engineering, IT, or cybersecurity field · Experience: 8+ years of experience as Systems Engineer with National Mission Partner, AF DCGS background; additional years’ experience in lieu of formal education may be considered · Must be onsite full time at Langley AFB, VA · Travel is anticipated to be less than 25% GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: · 401K with company match · Comprehensive health and wellness packages · Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career · Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications · Cutting-edge technology you can learn from · Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
T elecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA VA Langley AFB
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