Associate Systems Engineer

Description

Background information:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join our Warfare Systems business area in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of system engineering principles and possess strong project management skills.

Overview:

The Warfare Systems business area is one of six mission critical business units within the IDT organization and is directly responsible for building, testing, and deploying the Navy's next generation of tactical warfare and weapons systems. As the nation enters the 'technology-first' era of warfare, the Warfare Systems group will be responsible for enabling and accelerating the mission critical tactical capability that is delivered to the warfighter.

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Apply advanced systems/software technologies and principles to develop innovative solutions for in-service and next generation complex software systems
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all functional and program interfaces
• Apply an interdisciplinary approach to plan, design, develop, and verify life cycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
• Define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Implement and enforce best practices for security, compliance, and data protection.
• Communicate directly with customer and user to understand need and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges to closure

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business or a related field
• 0-3 years of professional systems/software development experience in technically rigorous environments

Required skills:

• Technical background in system design, integration, and deployment.
• Familiarity with the software development process (requirements through deployment)
• Understanding of the activities described by the Systems Engineering V-Model
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering/Model Based Software Development using SysML or UML
• Experience using Rhapsody and/or MagicDraw/Cameo
• Ability to understand system behavior through reading system specifications and requirements
• Ability to perform the logical and systematic conversion of customer or program requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Ability to understand and interact with complex DoD software systems
• Ability to perform many concurrent assignments and determine the need for changing priorities
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time

Preferred skills:

• Solid understanding of networking principles, protocols, and security best practices.
• Understanding of microservices architecture principles and experience in designing, deploying, and managing microservices-based applications.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Familiarity in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Go, along with experience in software development methodologies, version control systems, and code review practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts, including experience in deploying and managing machine learning models in production environments.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Competencies:

• Ability to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
• Ability to work closely with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements
• Attention to detail
• Show initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.