{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d8816e615ce04dc91dbce7cf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8816e615ce04dc91dbce7cf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8816e615ce04dc91dbce7cf","title":"Systems Engineer VI","description":"System Engineer 6\n\nLocation: Anne Arundel County, MD\n\nMinimum Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with FS Polygraph\n\nIndividual starting pay for this position is determined by factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualification and skills.\n\nThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with FS Polygraph U.S. Government Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required, as this position necessitates an active U.S. Government Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens are not eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use.\n\nTravel: Approximate 5 % travel requirement\n\nAs a Systems Engineer 6, you will be responsible for leading the full technical execution of major programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality while overseeing complex lab infrastructure and networks that support advanced solution testing. It also serves as a key technical liaison to government stakeholders and senior leaders, resolving highimpact issues and influencing program direction. Additionally, the role mentors junior engineers and provides handson support to maintain smooth and reliable lab operations.\n\nWho You Are and What You Need:\n\nBachelor's degree in a STEM field with 14+ years (or Master's with 12+ years or PhD with 10+ years) of relative engineering experience required. Experience in lieu of degrees will be assessed on a case by case basis.\nPrevious knowledge of computer machine room operations, power, space and cooling, and experience installing rack mounted computer hardware and network switches.\nAdditional desired experience includes hardware experience, ground radio technician, installing new systems at OCONUS field sites, managing computer machine rooms.\nKnowledge of endtoend flow analysis from radio frequency through demodulation and digitization to processing systems.\nKnowledge and experience in recognized SIGINT, EW, and Cyber disciplines, supported by a minimum of 20 years of work and achievements in these fields.\nSkill in leading SIGINT organizations or managing computer machine room operations, with at least five (5) years of leadership experience in one of these areas.\nAbility to perform, direct, and guide complex SIGINT systems and/or computer room functionality, with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.\nAbility to define requirements and allocate system functions.\nSkill in conducting system requirements gathering, analysis, and formal reviews.\nKnowledge and ability to develop CONOPs, Program Management Plans, and interfacing standards.\nAbility to define system architecture and generate design documentation, including proficiency with MS Visio.\nAbility to conduct and manage technical and nontechnical assessments.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nDirect end-to-end execution, cost, schedule, and quality for major product lines or mission critical programs\nLab Management: Organize and plan lab infrastructure, and networks to support testing of new solutions\nInterface directly with government overseers, customers and senior executives to resolve technical conflicts\nGuide and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence\nProvide general support and resolve problems, in support of lab operations.\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\nComprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family\n401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately\nCompany paid Life and AD&D insurance\nCompany paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n10 paid holidays\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nWho We Are:\n\nCalvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in twelve states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans with the values of a family business culture. 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