SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Oviedo

At Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support or work on state-of-the-art modeling and simulation programs that prepare the nation?s armed forces to protect and serve our country and allies throughout the world. In addition, our team members serve to the opportunity of the fabrication of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects via our manufacturing division. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and an entrepreneurial spirit to join forces to create the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work ? and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Systems Engineer (SysE) reports to the SAVT Senior Systems Engineer and assists in the design, development, documentation, testing, deployment and support of the SAVT system. The SysE performs high-level systems analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and implementation of a complex system of systems virtual trainer that requires broad knowledge and expertise across technical disciplines.

• Traditional systems engineering functions including:
  • requirements identification, analysis, de-composition, mapping and tracking.
  • Creation of flowcharts and other documentation to identify requirements for software and to propose possible solutions.
  • Cross-functional team participation in integration, verification and validation efforts for products and sub-systems
• System HW and SW support to include the following:
  • Installation and configuration of HW and SW components to ensure usability.
  • Troubleshooting HW and SW issues.
  • Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.
  • Installation and upgrades of anti-virus software to ensure security at the user level.
  • Performing tests and evaluations on new software and hardware.
  • Ensuring proper operation system networking.
  • Perform software backup and deployment of system software.
  • Performs maintenance procedures for software systems.
  • Create project documentation and abide by documentation standards.
  • Provides technical support to operators of deployed system.
  • Audits new and existing information systems applications to ensure that appropriate controls exist, that processing is efficient and accurate, and that systems procedures are in compliance with Government standards
• Assists with coordination and planning of interoperability events
• Other related duties and tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to strict CMMI quality procedures to ensure first time quality in delivered products.
• Creates project documentation and abide by documentation standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in integrated systems development programs.
• Good working knowledge of both Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Proficient English grammar skills. Ability to outline, write, and edit technical papers.
• Proficient knowledge of information systems (hardware/software)
• Software installation and troubleshooting experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Strong computer skills and ability to easily adapt to new software/enterprise tools.
• Holds a current minimum DOD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Due to the nature of work performed, U.S. citizenship is required

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficient with development methodologies including Agile and Waterfall
• Experience developing and testing Military M&S systems (ideally SAVT)
• Experience working with Live, Virtual or Constructive military simulation
• Previous military / USMC experience
• Experience writing Scripts using Window PowerShell
• Knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems such as Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, and/or Oracle
• Proficient using a source code repository such as Subversion or GIT.
• Proficient using a defect management system such as JIRA or Bugzilla
• Experience using an IDE such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse
• A working knowledge of Distributed Simulation (High Level Architecture (HLA) and/or Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS))
• Experience working with Mission Command (MC) systems integration

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving/decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor?s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)