Systems Engineer, Principal

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.   

• 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
• Application of appropriate computer science principles and broad technical knowledge in interpreting and flowing-down capability needs/requirements, evaluating design approaches and trade-offs, and test/verification strategies for the delivery of operational capability within the limits imposed by life cycle constraints such as cost and schedule needs
• Evaluate technical risks, make independent technical decisions and/or recommend sound technical options to optimize systems performance and acquisition schedules
• Develop and/or originate new features in addition to improving, extending, or validating currently known percents, data, methods, or techniques
• 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
• Perform independent analysis of proposed engineering changes, specifications and provide the Government with their evaluation and recommendations on the acceptability of vendor proposals
• 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 to include participating in ITTs, TRRs, and other related system or program events and assisting in the determination of capability and availability of major DoD and civilian test resources and facilities
• Assist in scheduling and securing required test resources in support of project and program office objectives, and monitor, assess status, and report on Test and Evaluation (T&E) efforts of all types of systems
• Assist in designing, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and documentation during any phase of test and evaluation programs, including applicable certifications and procedures, to assess the performance of systems, subsystems, components, and equipment
• Support the development of system and program’s technical plans to include the review of technical documents, participation in program or system Working Groups, tracking status of risk and issue resolution, review of test plans, procedures, and data, and support of special studies to define alternative approaches
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and operating instructions as they pertain to the preparation of technical documents, technical data, and systems engineering execution.

• A minimum of a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility is required
• Master’s or doctorate degree from an ABET accredited school in Engineering or Computer Science 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 from an ABET accredited school in Engineering or Computer Science 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 Experience and Skills:

• Years of experience equal to or greater than those outlined in paragraph 3.1.1 for the applicable level (junior, journeyman, senior, or principal) are required
• Years of experience are only relevant for technical duties related to AF LCM of weapon systems Or weapon system products, identifying technical requirements and deliverables for weapon systems, and validating and verifying product deliveries to ensure adherence of the product to identified requirements.

Required Professional Qualifications:

• Acquisition Qualification is required.
• Systems Engineering Certificate or Degree from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school,
• Or, DAWIA APDP Certification in the Engineering & Technical Management functional area, Level II,
• Or International Council on Systems Engineering certification: Associate Systems Engineering Professional,
• Or Certified Systems Engineering Professional,
• Or Expert Systems Engineering Professional certification,
• Or Completion of DAU credential program CLCL 005 Supportability & Design Interface Credential

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.

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