Senior Systems Engineer

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program office, which is within the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

JOB STATUS: Full time; salaried

TRAVEL: CONUS travel up to 10% may be required

SECURITY CLEARANCE: An active US security clearance is required

JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct systems engineering, engineering analyses, trade studies and feasibility assessments in support of systems engineering activities
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that required subsystem and system performance is achieved
• Participate in system design and architecture development of tactical datalink communication systems
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics
• Review and provide technical comments on tactical data link specifications and interface documents
• Conduct technical investigations in systems design
• Provide systems engineering and integration support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF SEAM processes
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMR), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM), Test Meetings
• Perform engineering drawing reviews for conformance with requirements, specifications, regulations, and quality control
• Provide system engineering solutions based on systems analyses, advanced technology processing techniques, engineering research, and evaluation of all aspects of system engineering
• Develop technical reports, make recommendations to Project/Program leadership.
• Review program documents for ITAR and exportation applicability and risk.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience (5 DoD), OR 15 years of directly related experience (8 DoD)
• Knowledge of defense acquisition policies outlined in DoDI 5000.02 is highly desired.

• Ability to assimilate information quickly, communicate effectively, and remain organized in order to monitor progress toward the accomplishment of various taskings and initiatives.
• Work proactively, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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