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Bowhead

Junior Systems Engineer

Stafford, VA · On-site

Overview JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER (TCE) Bowhead seeks a Junior Systems Engineer to join our Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (TCE) in Stafford, VA. The Junior Systems Engineer will ...

Atlas Technica

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Boston, MA · On-site +1

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Atlas Technica

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Boston, MA · On-site

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

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Atlas Technica

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

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Govcio LLC

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Kearneysville, WV · On-site

$80K - $97K/yr

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Govcio LLC

Junior Systems Engineer

Kearneysville, WV · Hybrid

$80K - $97K/yr

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Junior Systems Engineer to support the Cloud Data Pipeline (CDP) and engineering services across U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This position will be located in ...

KBR, Inc.

Junior Systems Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Junior Systems Engineer **This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio** There is no relocation assistance available for this position Why Join Us? * Innovative Projects: KBR ...

Mondo

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Wilmington, MA · On-site

$44 - $55/hr

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KBR

Junior Systems Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Junior Systems Engineer **This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio** There is no relocation assistance available for this position Why Join Us? * Innovative Projects: KBR ...

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Junior Systems Engineer

Bowhead

Stafford, VA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Overview

JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER (TCE)

 

Bowhead seeks a Junior Systems Engineer to join our Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (TCE) in Stafford, VA. The Junior Systems Engineer will provide Systems Engineering knowledge, technical guidance, and support to the program management office.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Developing, reviewing, updating, and delivering Systems Engineering Plans and program-specific annexes.
  • Providing continuous technical engineering support to the Program Engineering leads for development and facilitation of SETR event preparation, execution, and closure to the Government, to include development, review and updating required documentation for all phases of SETR events. This support shall include, but is not limited to, updating the SETR projection calendar and Technical Review event information weekly on the Government-specified websites, as well as the development of Technical Review Action Plans (TRAPs).
  • Drafting, reviewing, revising, and delivering Technical Review Action Plans (TRAPs). The contractor shall collect and upload Technical Review Data Package (TRDP) artifacts in support of SETR events to Government-specified websites.
  • Supporting the Systems Engineering Working-level Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs) by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to define, develop, maintain, and deliver the strategy, plans, and schedule.
  • Analyzing user requirements, provide inputs into the development of system specification documents, and provide input subject for Government approval regarding alignment of requirements and specifications with the applicable Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM).
  • Providing technical support to the Government lead for the development, review, analysis, update, and management of technical documentation such as Systems Requirements Document, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and all lower-level system requirements documentation such as Hardware Requirements Specification, Software Requirements Specification (SRS), Interface Requirements Specification, Hardware Design Description, Interface Design Description, Interface Control Document, performance specification, and Systems/sub-systems specification.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in an engineering or related field.
  • Four or more (4+) years of professional experience.
  • Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite (MS Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Experience supporting government or military environments is highly desired.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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