Senior Systems Engineer

OVERVIEW Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior System Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS in Aiken, SC. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION DUTIES Scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions to assigned problems. Begin using systems and meeting requirements with minimal supervisory guidance. Accepts complex tasks and receives minimal guidance from senior professionals. Incorporate conventional engineering or scientific practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide limited guidance and direction to less senior engineering professionals. Carry out development and qualification programs on tasks concurrent with other phases such as design and fabrication to better evaluate and minimize future problems. Develop alternate solutions to existing problems. Perform all detail work necessary to determine best solutions. Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment. May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel. Prepare costs and schedule estimates on proposed projects/tasks in assigned area. Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects. Prepare manuals and other documents supporting or publicizing the technical effort. Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS In applicable science or engineering discipline entry level PhD degree, MS degree with 2-4 years’ experience; or BS and 5-10 years’ experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ability to work in a diverse work environment, Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values. Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques; has working knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices andapplications. Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years’ experience in engineering related positions, including a minimum of 10 years’ experience on DOE projects. Candidate must demonstrate experience participating in systems engineering teams, with responsibilities including engineering program, plan, and procedure development, value engineering studies, and requirements & assumptions tracking. Occasional travel is required Desired Qualifications Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years is preferred. Prior SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes. Prior Design Authority Engineering Manager experience is preferred. Prior Project Engineering experience is preferred. LOCATION Position will be on-site in Aiken, SC. Duration of the Contract: One (1) year with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year options Estimates Hours Per Year: 2,000ST / 200OT Anticipated Work Schedule: 6:00am - 4:30pm. 4/10s Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense. 100% onsite. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. SALARY AND BENEFITS As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.