Systems Engineer

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Systems Engineer

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products

• Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs / requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system / item configuration

• Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones

• Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army / DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases

• Knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations

• Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies

• Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program

• Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting

• Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications

• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes

• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and / or technical expert on assigned programs

• Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed

• Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports

• Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements

• Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers / deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits

• Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content

Position Requirements:

• 20 years relevant experience

• MS Systems Engineering or Systems Management

• Experience, knowledge, and recognition in the Engineering community, to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs

• Work independently with minimal oversight from the Government Lead

• Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Systems Engineering matters

• Evaluate System Engineering principles, procedures and process used on past programs, and establish new and innovative engineering strategies

• Identify issues and brief PM on possible courses of action and their impact

• Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level III SPRDE certification

• Secret Clearance

• US Citizen

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.