Scientific Systems Engineer

Computational Physics, Inc., seeks a systems engineer with expertise in requirements management to support our work at the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) in Washington, D.C. Background The USNO is responsible for the production and dissemination of precise parameters concerning time, star positions, and the earth's rotation to the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community, other U.S. Government (USG) users such as NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as non-USG civilian and international users. Distribution of these parameters supports GPS navigation, among other applications, an important national and international function. A reliable, secure, maintainable and manageable USNO network is crucial to the production and dissemination of these data products. The Work CPI is seeking a systems engineer to support USNO’s scientific mission by gathering and tracking technical requirements. The focus of these technical requirements is to create an effective interface between scientific requirements, scientific computing resources and the Observatory network. These requirements will be used to determine equipment and software purchases to support the sustainment efforts of the USNO. The successful candidate will: Gather, develop and maintain IT requirements from the scientific mission requirements. Take technical direction from USNO Requirements Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Prepare and maintain associated documentation. Location, Telework, Benefits, Salary The position is located at the USNO in Washington, D.C. A small amount of travel may be required. Partial telework may be authorized. CPI offers an excellent package of benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefits, annual leave, sick leave, Federal holidays, tuition assistance and more. The expected salary range is $135,000 - $165,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Requirements Top Secret clearance required. Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related field. At least 10 years’ experience in program management and requirements tracking. At least 3 years’ experience in acquisition programs. Experience creating and managing DoD requirements documents such as: RTM Requirement Traceability Matrix ISCDD Information System - Capability Development Document ESRD Enterprise Scientific Requirements Document SSS System/Subsystem Specification CDD Capability Development Document Expertise in the use of project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira or similar. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. How to Apply Please send your resume in confidence to employment@cpi.com. In the subject line, please write "Scientific Systems Engineer" A cover letter is optional. CPI is an Employee-owned Company and an Equal Opportunity Employer