Systems Engineer

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

About the Role

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to contribute to critical government initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in the complete system development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to implementation and testing, directly impacting mission-critical projects and enhancing how the government utilizes data and technology. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to challenging projects with significant national impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop comprehensive system requirements specifications.
• Lead design and development activities, guiding users in formulating requirements and advising on alternative approaches.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology.
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation, ensuring alignment with DoDAF and SOA standards.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through the creation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interact effectively with government representatives, addressing technical considerations and resolving problems/conflicts.
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure compatibility with defined system architectures.
• Contribute to the development of key system engineering documentation (System Engineering Plans, Initial Capability Documents, requirement specifications, Interface Control Documents).
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and design reviews.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities.
• Define verification methods and evaluation criteria to ensure systems meet requirements.
• Develop system design solutions that meet requirements and fulfill functional analysis.
• Participate in interface definition, design, and configuration changes throughout the system lifecycle.
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements.
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval for system definitions (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.).
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services and mechanisms.
• Implement comprehensive SOA solutions and develop architectural views using DoDAF standards.
• Review and approve system engineering documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Capture interface designs in a common format and store data in a centralized repository.
• Assess program risks, determining probability of occurrence and consequences of failure.
• Plan verification efforts for new designs early in the development lifecycle.
• Establish a process to formally manage changes to requirements, ensuring traceability and stakeholder buy-in.
• Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline throughout the lifecycle.
• Support planning and test analysis for the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process.
• Support the development and review of JCIDS documents.
• Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, integration, and testing of system components.
• Develop scenarios and an Operational Concept that addresses operational, support, and disposal needs.
• Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional performance areas (Reliability, Maintainability, etc.).
• Establish a process for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams.

Required Experience

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. (Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree).
• TS/SCI with Polygraph required to start.

Desired Experience

• Experience with specific government agencies or programs.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with specific modeling tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect).
• Advanced knowledge of specific Information Assurance standards and certifications.
• Experience in leading large-scale system integration projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accommodations:

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.