Systems Engineer for Diving and Harbor Applications Full-time

Systems Engineer For Diving And Harbor Applications

Systems engineering, project coordination, and development of systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) of Applied Research Laboratories.

Responsibilities

Develop project documentation and systems engineering artifacts.

Project coordination with sponsors and development staff.

Plan and execute site installation and testing activities.

Develop system concepts and proposals.

Develop software and/or hardware for systems.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree.

Three or more years of experience in systems engineering such as requirements development/management, systems architecture development, system testing and evaluation, and system documentation.

Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.

Strong writing and presentation skills.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen is required. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.

Experience with model-based system architecture or model-based systems engineering.

Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management.

Understanding of software engineering processes and standards.

Experience in field testing or acting as a test director.

Experience with top-down design of systems.

Experience in circuit board design, production, debugging and testing.

Understanding of hardware engineering processes and standards.

Demonstrated knowledge in as many as possible of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing, real-time and concurrent systems, and web services.

Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing.

Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment.

Prior work experience in professional or research-oriented software or hardware development.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Military background or experience working with military customers is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of diving/diving systems, facilities modification, cyber-security processes, and force protection.

Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Salary Range

$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Some weekend, evening and holiday work

Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Exposure to all weather conditions

Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Unofficial transcripts

Letter of interest

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