Systems Engineer II

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

 

Job Number: 1230

 

Riverside Research is seeking a Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC/HNI at Hanscom AFB. 

Theatre Deployable Communications (TDC) provides communications support for deployed Air Force operations in a modular, scalable family of communications packages (voice, data, intra-site transmission, etc.), satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals, and network management packages that are tailored to meet various Air Force mission needs. TDC is comprised of three functions: Integrated Communications Access Packages (ICAP), Network Control Center-Deployed (NCC- D), and Satellite Terminals.

All positions at Riverside Research require US citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Scripting, automating builds, applying STIGs lockdowns, documenting processes, and assisting with user help tickets

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes
• Capable of performing: problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis
• Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Previous experience in systems engineering role
• 3 years of experience working in the DoD
• Experience with Microsoft software to include one or more of the following: MS Active Directory, MS Exchange, WSUS, and PowerShell scripting. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with VMWare, Virtual Machine (VM) building and maintenance, logging servers, and backup servers is a plus
• Active DoD TS Clearance is preferred
• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, System Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with embedded systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Experience working in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment
• Experience supporting a Software Development team and/or participating/guiding the development life-cycle.
• Experience supporting DoD Cyber acquisition programs highly preferred
• Experience working with Trusted Systems and Networks assessment, Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM), Security Information Event Management (SIEM), and/or System Engineering Plan (SEP).
  Knowledge of Joint Cyber Operations and Cyber Weapon Systems is a plus

 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company