REMOTE SYSTEMS ENGINEER

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting for a Systems Engineer to join our team  to support our customer, PM IS&A. This is a remote position with occasional travel to APG, MD for key events. 

Duties:

• Performs a variety of engineering work in the development of an operable system capable of meeting requirements within imposed constraints including mass, cost and schedule. 
• Work with the technical team to define, design, and produce technical documentation for inter.
• Support CD2 DevSecOps (DSO) implementation of the CI/CD pipeline. Help develop and refine processes to manage the pipeline effectively.
• Designs and/or analyzes subsystem interfaces to ensure that subsystems are integrated and work together to form a viable complete system. 
• Performs functional analysis of a system to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints and to feed the analysis results back to the subsystem development teams. 
• Engineering generalist with knowledge in several different engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and aerospace. 
• Formulates, recommends, and directs operations and procedures to resolve engineering and/or technical problems regarding operations, staffing, and equipment utilization on a specific project or projects. 
• Provides technical assistance and instruction relative to design problems and the resolution of construction or operating difficulties. 
• Conducts special studies and investigations related to project activities and recommends changes as appropriate to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet changed or new requirements. 
• Analyzes project requirements and provides information and instruction for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, designing, and modifying equipment as appropriate. 
• Plans and coordinates the work of other engineers and technical personnel, with completed assignments subject to minimum review of overall results. 
• Trains, directs, and assists the efforts of other personnel, as required, to fulfill the objectives of the assignment. 
• May supervise lower level engineers. 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in designing or coding required.
• Familiarity with the various ways to license software and the trade-offs of each.
• Skills in PowerPoint to build basic program schedules, milestones, and course of action briefs. 

Required Clearance/Other: 

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret w/ SCI
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19, per Executive Order 14042, subject to exemptions as required by law.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical, Electronic, System or Computer Engineering; Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Seven (7) years of direct experience performing installation, configuration and troubleshooting of information technology systems. 
• Experience administering (installing, configuring, and troubleshooting) systems running in Windows, Linux, and VMWare environments.
• Experience in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission area. 
• C2 experience a plus.

Travel: 

Up to 25% travel is expected for this position. Required to travel to APG office once a month and travel to support up to 4 test events per year.  Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations. 

Work Environment: 

This position may be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, commercial and/or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands: 

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as glasses/goggles (eyes), ear plugs/muffs (hearing), hard hats, breathing respirators/masks, and face masks (in response to government COVID-19 mandates).
• Withstand exposure to noise from operating equipment.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Compensation

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V