Systems Engineer

The FAA’s System Engineering and Technical Innovative Solutions (SETIS) portfolio will provide a broad range of Research, Service Analysis, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering (SE), technical, financial, and programmatic support services that will enable the FAA to accomplish its National Airspace System (NAS), Mission Support and other aviation-related objectives. 

This exciting and diverse work includes the technical, financial, and programmatic support services, and other aviation-related support services that fall within the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS) Lifecycle Management Policy activities, including but not limited to:  

• Systems engineering and integration,  

• Investment and business case analysis,  
• System acquisition program planning and management, 
• System development and implementation planning and management,  
• System Life Extension Program/Technical Refresh planning,  
• Program and contract management,  

• Forecasting and business/financial/information management 

In addition, the candidate will be involved in Aviation, Innovation, and New Entrants related activities that fall outside the AMS Lifecycle Management Policy. This includes, but is not limited to research, analysis, and assessment supporting the development of systems, standards, policies, published rules, and procedures.  

 

For SETIS, Noblis is seeking System Engineers and Systems Integrators who will be responsible for conducting comprehensive system-wide review and analysis of all aspects of the NAS development life cycle, particularly the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, including ATC automation, communications, and navigation and surveillance elements of the NAS.  The successful candidates will provide expertise in the transition of legacy systems to modernized systems. 

 

Systems Engineering Skills:  

 

• Function identification, modeling, decomposition, analysis and needs identification 
• Performance modeling, analysis and requirements development/determination 
• Availability, safety, and security requirement determination 

• Management expertise including configuration management 
• Experience with requirements management and requirements writing in the federal government space  
• Alternatives identification, analysis, and selection 
• Systems architectures in support of the overall Enterprise Architecture 
• Model Based System Engineering/Digital Engineering   

• Test development and execution 
• Concept definition and Concepts of Operation 
• Knowledge of IT systems and system development 
• Knowledge of benefit-cost analysis, risk identification and management 
• Demonstrated technical leadership in FAA's NAS modernization programs 

Desired skills:  

• Knowledge of FAA's Acquisition Management System processes and products 
• Experience in integrating new systems into the National Airspace System (NAS)  
• NAS Enterprise Architecture knowledge 
• DOORS knowledge and experience 

• Program Management support experience 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word 
• Customer-service and goal oriented 
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills 

 

Educational and Experience Requirements:  

A Bachelor's Degree in engineering (civil, electrical, electronic, chemical, industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, systems or computer) or Physical Sciences (e.g., mathematics, physics) is required.  Depending on additional education or experience, progressive levels of skill will be considered in determining job series. 

• 10 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.  
• Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.  
• PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience. 

Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation. 

· Learn about and support Noblis’ client engagement, corporate values, and corporate strategic priorities, including providing input to proposal writers.
· Build a productive relationship with your client and understand their structure and goals.
· Participate in the proposal process by providing input to proposal writers.

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Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

 

With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Noblis seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Noblis.  Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.

 

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