Systems Engineer III

04 Jul 2024

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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. With revenues of $125M+, and a staff of more than 630, Riverside Research provides high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. Riverside Research also supports advanced technical education and collaborates widely with university researchers. The company was formed from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University and has a current focus on technical areas including Radar systems, Optics and Photonics, Electromagnetics, Plasma physics, Geoint, Masint, Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation. Riverside Research's open innovation R&D model encourages both internal and external collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and expand market opportunities. In 2015, Riverside Research expanded its facility in Dayton, OH, adding a 30,000 square-foot Open Innovation Center (OIC). The OIC is a collaborative R&D environment that fosters creativity, synergy, and ultimately delivers innovative solutions to current and anticipated challenges. The OIC sets the standard for collaborative innovation and is dedicated to promoting research across the company. Riverside Research has additional research facilities in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Centreville, VA; and Champaign, IL.

Job Number: 670

Riverside Research is Riverside Research is supporting AFLCMC Command Control Communications Intelligence & Networks Directorate (C3I&N) to execute, develop, acquire, deploy, and sustain cyberspace, communication, cryptologic and space/nuclear network capabilities. We are currently seeking Systems Engineers to support a fast-paced rapidly changing high-tech mission for the C3I&N Directorate at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. We pride ourselves on delivering efficient, effective solutions to AFLCMC and the key to our success is our talented staff. All positions at Riverside Research require US citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle

Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Previous experience in systems engineering role
  • 5 years of experience working in the DoD

Desired Qualifications:
  • Active DoD TS Security Clearance is preferred
  • Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, System Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with embedded systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
  • Experience working in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment
  • Experience supporting a Software Development team and/or participating/guiding the development life-cycle.
  • Experience supporting DoD Cyber acquisition programs highly preferred
  • Experience working with Trusted Systems and Networks assessment, Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM), Security Information Event Management (SIEM), and/or System Engineering Plan (SEP).Knowledge of Joint Cyber Operations and Cyber Weapon Systems is a plus

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 937-427-7074 or email HR@RiversideResearch.org. A member of the HR team will be available to assist. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. For more information on "EEO is the Law," please visit:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

  • ID: #43818697
  • State: Texas Lacklandafb 78236 Lacklandafb USA
  • City: Lacklandafb
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-07-04
  • Deadline: 2022-09-01
  • Category: Et cetera