Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Hardware Development, Software Development, Systems EngineeringCertifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team.
HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Support customer's technical staff to broaden technical capabilities through 3rd party contracts and internal partnerships.
- Draft documentation and support the contracting process through SSJ, SOW, requirements, etc. products.
- Foster communication between partners to ensure high quality products are delivered on-time and on-budget
- Develop expertise in special areas and serve as a technical SME on designated topics.
- Secure approvals and conduct field tests of systems under development.
- Contribute to the approval process for the deployment of technical systems as technical SME.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions.
- Lead technical efforts that support the O&M of deployed systems.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engnieering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
- Experience: 10+ years
- Required skills:
- Demonstrated systems engineering expertise supporting full lifecycle development of complex hardware/software systems.
- Proven experience drafting requirements, managing program reviews, working with 3rd party vendors, generating test plans and guiding troubleshooting.
- Ability to champion new technical solutions and development and manage efforts across short and intermediate timelines.
- Experience supporting customer contracting processes.
- Demonstrated experience with customer formal documentation systems and strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences.
- Hands-on experience validating and testing technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation.
- Experience with customer approval processes for technical testing and system deployment.
- Strong ability to apply technical knowledge in RF systems network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally to support system development and deployment.
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Desired skills:
- Experience with satellite communications and satellite systems
- Experience with computer networking
- Experience using customer technical tools and systems
- Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)
- US Citizenship Required
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
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
10-25%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA McLeanAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
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