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Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Norman, OK

Program: RMSS

Company Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2026. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.

Program Description:

Centuria Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team in Norman, OK, supporting the National Weather Service (NWS) Radar Operations Center (ROC). You will become an integral part of the Systems Engineering team within the Engineering Branch, which serves as the technical backbone for the NEXRAD network.

The Systems Engineering team acts as the primary technical authority for the radar network’s computer systems, telecommunications, and security infrastructure. In this role, you will support the Engineering Division by navigating complex feasibility studies, implementing NOAA-directed secure benchmark configurations, and analyzing radar performance data. From reviewing complex design modifications to ensuring compliance with federal Information System policies, this program offers the opportunity to directly impact the reliability of the nation’s weather infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• - Provide system design and requirements analysis for complex computer systems.
• - Conduct feasibility, cost/benefit, and alternatives analysis for modifications and large-scale product improvement programs.
• - Develop documentation including technical specifications, design documents, and system integration plans.
• - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of hardware, software, and systems components.
• - Perform system integration and testing activities to validate system functionality and performance.
• - Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system design, integration, and performance.
• - Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to computer systems and architecture.
• - Ability and interest in the logical, systematic conversion of program requirements into viable technical solutions

Job Requirements:

• - Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is desired. A degree in another technical discipline may be substituted depending on other qualifications, and length and type of specialized experience.
• - Proven experience in providing system design and requirements analysis for complex computer systems is desired.
• - Familiarity with feasibility, cost/benefit, and alternatives analysis and documentation for modifications and large-scale product improvement programs.
• - Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• - Requisite experience in radar systems and equipment is highly desirable.
• - Knowledge of computer hardware, systems software, and computer systems architecture and integration is desired.
• - Experience in using Red Hat Enterprise Linux or other Fedora based Linux distributions.
• - Experience with systems and networking devices running embedded Linux.
• - Familiarity with common aspects of routing configurations such as IPv4, IPv6, sub netting,
• - Network Address Translation (NAT), and Access Control Lists (ACL).