Principal Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States DCCA Full time

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to a diverse range of government agencies and commercial clients since 1982. We take pride in offering career advancement opportunities along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Position: Senior Systems Engineer

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required

For over four decades, DCCA has been providing a comprehensive array of IT services to both government and commercial sectors, ensuring that clients can trust in their IT infrastructure. Our clients benefit from our ability to adapt and enhance their technology swiftly and effectively. With a proven history of success, DCCA assures clients that we can address any challenge efficiently, allowing them to concentrate on their core missions.

At DCCA, we foster a workplace culture rooted in integrity and inclusivity, enabling our employees to cultivate valuable skills and relationships. As a veteran-owned enterprise, we understand the significance of attracting a workforce with diverse backgrounds, which allows us to tackle challenges from various perspectives. Join our team that prioritizes people and is committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze user requirements, operational documents, and high-level system architectures to create system requirements specifications.
  • Lead design and development activities based on system requirements.
  • Assist users in defining requirements, suggest alternative solutions, and conduct feasibility studies.
  • Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology.
  • Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation.
  • Create system architecture and design documentation.
  • Guide system development and implementation planning through the preparation of engineering management plans and integration and test plans.
  • Engage with government representatives regarding technical considerations and associated issues.
  • Ensure the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables related to the Systems Engineering domain.
  • Communicate effectively with program personnel, government overseers, and senior management.

Required Skills:

  • Expertise in developing comprehensive SOA solutions.
  • Ability to create operational views, technical standards views, and system/service views for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards.
  • Conduct and approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations throughout its lifecycle.
  • Utilize validated models, simulations, and prototypes to mitigate risks and reduce development costs.
  • Ensure effective review and control of the evolving configuration of both hardware and software components during the system's lifecycle.
  • Participate as a member of the Change Control Board (CCB).
  • Develop system design alternatives considering lifecycle costs, reuse, complexity, risk, and growth.
  • Formulate alternative courses of action and monitor risks using earned value management (EVM) data.
  • Recommend preferred solutions based on selection criteria during Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) efforts.
  • Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems.

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in Systems Engineering for programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is essential.
  • A Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Five (5) years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

At DCCA, we believe that retaining top talent is crucial to providing our clients with exceptional services. Our commitment to fostering a positive culture and offering comprehensive benefits enables us to achieve this goal.

Competitive Compensation: While salaries at DCCA are determined by various factors, we strive to ensure that our compensation reflects the skills and expertise of our employees. We conduct annual salary reviews to maintain equitable pay across the company and industry.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA prioritizes your professional development, offering upskilling programs, recertification support, and various opportunities for career advancement.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: Our culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity, supported by various business resource groups and connection opportunities.

Empowering Health: Our benefits encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options, encouraging a healthy and fulfilling life both at work and beyond.

Mission-Focused Work: DCCA provides opportunities to work on innovative projects that improve lives and address contemporary IT challenges.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.



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