Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

McBride Consulting LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HBS) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The candidate will also provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal). This is a full time position at Hanscom AFB, MA. ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but not limited to: 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 specificationsPerform 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 specificationsPrepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principlesPerform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systemsProvide 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 oversightProvide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF SEAM processesProvide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, productivity, reliability, maintainability, risk, and scheduleProvide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTsProvide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectivenessProvide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing:Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD)Capability Development Documents (CDD)Capability Production Documents (CPD)Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)Military Utility AssessmentsConcepts of Operation (CONOP)Technology Development StrategiesFCAs/PCAsTechnology Standards ProfilesReview and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product)Assist with material solution analysis, technology, engineering, and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operation and supportSupport engineering technical and technical management processes associated with version/configuration control, to include:Requirements definition and analysisArchitecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessmentRequirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface managementAssist with planning and execution of technical reviews and assessments (e.g. System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessment), as well as associated documentation development (e.g. Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan) that are an inherent part of the activities and processes listed aboveDevelopment of systems engineering documentation, an understanding of the linking interactions between systems of systems, configuration management, technical data packages and acquisition and sustainment engineering processes.Support engineering technical and technical management processes associated with version/configuration control, to include: a) Requirements definition and analysis; b) Architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment; c) Requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface managementAssist with planning and execution of technical reviews and assessments (e.g. System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessment), as well as associated documentation development (e.g. Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan) that are an inherent part of the activities and processes listed above QualificationsCitizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance Minimum Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD Experienced in requirements development, production and deployment, and operation and support, architectures development & implementation, modeling & simulation including but not limited to Model Based Systems Engineering principles, verification & validation, technical data package development and sustainment, and principles of configuration managementExperience with network architectures, embedded systems and application deployment across a variety of systems and hardware, to include cloud deployment and virtualizationFamiliarity with DoD Acquisition processes including Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, Engineering Manufacturing and Development, Production and Deployment activitiesFamiliarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations including live aircrew training/development of tactics, techniques, and procedures and Range Infrastructure architectures and systems are desiredPreferred experience: Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program along with at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoDAdditional Information: Location: Located at Hanscom AFB, MA