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VT Group (VTG) · 1 month ago

Ground Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

3+ years exp

VTG is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. The role involves providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory services to assist the government in implementing and executing systems engineering processes for ground systems integration.

Information TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advise and assist the government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of ground systems

Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates/deliveries

Collaborates with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, technical)

Document, develop and deliver analysis, recommendations, plans, reports/briefings to the Government

Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of ground systems, integrating MBSE tools into a digital thread to connect siloed information systems

Leverage digital twin technologies and modeling and simulation tools to support early-stage risk reduction, operational rehearsal, and system performance verification

Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture

Qualification

Systems engineeringModel-Based Systems EngineeringRequirements definitionDigital engineering conceptsCloud technologiesAgile/DevSecOps methodologyJIRAConfluenceModeling languagesAutomationPolished communicatorSelf-starter

Required

Must be a US Citizen

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

If Junior level: Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field required (contractual requirement) and three (3) years or more relevant experience; master's and one (1) year or more experience

If Intermediate level: Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field required (contractual requirement) and nine (9) years or more relevant experience

Knowledge of customer's space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities

Systems engineering background; understanding of systems development life cycle from concept, requirements, engineering design, integration and test, deployment, maintenance, through decommissioning

Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, systems analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation, and verification

Polished communicator and proven collaborator; demonstrated ability to coordinate across all levels of government to ensure contracts effectively deliver required services and capabilities

Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics

Familiar with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering concepts and tools; Agile/DevSecOps development methodology, cloud technologies