WANTED: A Senior Systems Engineer with demonstrated experience in modern digital engineering tools and working within DoW programs.  Desired experience in systems analysis, test and evaluation, and working with new technology and innovative efforts.  Leadership skills and effective communications highly desired to succeed within this energetic staff of engineers during a dynamic period within DoW.  

As part of the engineering staff supporting the office of Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessments (DTE&A) you will:

• Work to evaluate and secure cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to facilitate MDAP development and modernization efforts; focus engineering techniques on R&E/DTE&A processes and products; maximize value of program and service digital artifacts to R&E.
• Be able to analyze CAMEO (and similar) artifacts in order to support R&E independent analysis activities.   
• Drive digital engineering innovations and best practices into acquisition programs and DoW policy.  Use innovative techniques to accelerate the acquisition lifecycle.
• Regularly interface with other OSD elements, service offices, test activities, MDAP Chief Engineers, and industry experts.
• Manage and work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Provide strategic views of the DTE&A organization, mission, and initiatives to the Director, DTE&A and Chief Engineer. 
• Provide Systems Engineering and Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) expertise/knowledge in support of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) and OSD policy.
• Apply your digital engineering expertise to understanding and exploiting digital artifacts produced by programs, services, stakeholders, vendors, and other organizations in completing R&E/DTE&A products.
• Support all team assessments by being the DE expert and providing insight into all emerging digital engineering technologies and processes. 
• Work independently when required; bring focus and energy to completing key tasks supporting DTE&A.
• Review R&E/DTE&A’s papers, reports, and briefings targeted to Senior OSD decision makers.Familiarization with modern AI systems and
• AI experience highly  desired.
• Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.
• Participates in program design reviews (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.
• Reviews test plans/procedures (TEMPs) and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and warfigther needs; reviews
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours on this hybrid project and managing time off with single accrual leave plan.

• Bachelor's degree and 11-12 years of related work experience
• Master's degree ad advanced certification in engineering disciplines highly desired.
• Recent experience with DoW programs using emerging digital engineering processes and tools highly desired.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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