Sr. Systems Engineer

The Team and the Role

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Sr. Systems Engineer supports the requirements analysis and verification, testing, development of networks, infrastructure, data architecture, tools, and analytics in service of a federal Navy client. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

What You'll Do

• Identify risks associated with the development and implementation of the NOA Architecture, both external and internal, for efforts in the RDT&E phase of the acquisition life cycle.
• Identify risks associated with the development and implementation of SoS interface management control processes and products to document interface standards, controlling parameters, and interface agreements for efforts in the RDT&E phase of the acquisition life cycle.
• Validate data and develop technical drawings that document IT architectures and related specifications and requirements for afloat, ashore, and aloft platforms, including interface agreements, and physical and logical SoS architectures for efforts in the RDT&E phase of the acquisition life cycle.
• Provide technical support of developing enterprise architecture to support MBSE to the NOA Chief Engineer (includes data structure supporting Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and development of integration with current data models and tools).
• Monitor and track already established SoS interface management control processes and products to document interface standards, controlling parameters, and interface agreements.
• Modify existing technical drawings that document IT architectures and related specifications and requirements for afloat, ashore, and aloft platforms.
• Provide operations and maintenance of all Systems Engineering Technical Management processes across the full range of NOA programs and projects.
• Monitor, maintain, enhance and manage all system (software/hardware/network/configuration and data management) operations and system administration, integration, and data transfer for modeling and simulation tools, architecture tools, and data repositories within the Naval Integrated Modeling Environment (IME).
• Evaluate cybersecurity requirements implementation across the acquisition lifecycle to make recommendations on cybersecurity risks and mitigations in support of IPTs, both internal and external to NAVWAR.
• Develop a roadmap for S&T and provide forecasted NOA systems and capabilities for integration into forward-looking views of the Navy's Enterprise Architecture (EA), including Target Architecture.
• Include S&T initiatives and forecasting sync with Government, industry, and academic development activities.
• Include technical input and reviews of technical documents, market and publication research, and production of S&T Roadmap artifacts.
• Attend meetings as required and provide technical analysis of meetings and documents to support the S&T Roadmap requirements, analysis, and integration with NOA development activities.
• Provide input in the review and analysis of Acquisition Engineering documentation for programs in the RDT&E lifecycle (DoDAF documents, Symantec Endpoint Protections, System Design Specifications, Human System Integration requirements and plans, etc.).
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an engineering discipline is required.
• At least 10 years of experience providing systems engineering support to a Navy program office supporting network integration activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently write, edit, and manage PWS, SOW, technical requirements documents, and acquisition packages.
• Strong understanding of defense acquisition processes, budget execution/planning, and systems engineering methodologies.
• Working knowledge of acquisition milestones including SRR, PDR, Site Surveys, and CDR.
• Advanced knowledge of Command and Control systems, Battle Management Systems (BMS), and tactical operational concepts.
• Deep expertise in HF, VHF, UHF, MANET, and Tactical Data Link (Link-16) technologies.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, satellite communications, microwave systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, COMSEC, and network encryption technologies.
• Proven ability to perform Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), gap analysis, and technology transfer/export tracking.
• Robust technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with partner nations, government agencies, and contractors.
• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain seated in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must also be able to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking.
• The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing such as in performing regular site surveys, shop activities, inspections, or to observe and study operations in an industrial or comparable work area or on-board ships, submarines, and in weapon facilities.
• Travel Required - up to ~50% travel required, including to domestic and international locations.

INDUS aims to provide a competitive compensation package, including a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is $110,000. - $140,000. This position is eligible to participate in our corporate 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) programs, and may be eligible for performance bonuses, and other rewards and benefits (see more about our compensation package and benefits offered at Culture @ INDUS | INDUS Technology). The pay range for this role considers job-related knowledge, skills, work location, education and training, and certifications. To drive fair pay practices for employees, INDUS conducts regular comparisons across our employee groups and the industry.

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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