Systems Engineering Support Principal

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Engineering Support Principal to provide technical support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Craft, develop, implement, and execute innovative system engineering practices, processes, and produce exceptional technical products.
• Manage, analyze, trace functional and non-functional systems requirements, test cases, and architecture components.
• Accurately articulate issues, questions, and recommendations to customers.
• Recommend improvements to systems engineering process to support mission more effectively.
• Perform data analysis and translate business strategy into long-term technical roadmaps.
• Review the feasibility of new existing project requirements.
• Create presentations/solutions and articulates to senior management.

18+ years experience in systems engineering including at least 10 years in a DoD environment. Master's degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Thorough understanding of application software, operating systems, networks, storage platforms, and how they relate to system architecture. Experience working on each stage of the system development life cycle from initiation through deployment/sustainment. Demonstrated proficiency with process modeling and developing workflow diagrams. Able to elicit and interpret requirements and translate to technical specifications/system design following best practices and design patterns. Knowledge of agile acquisition. Experience implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system lifecycle. Able to communicate with management, technical staff, and end users in a clear and professional manner. Experience with engineering practices, techniques, and standards. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop and present technical presentations. Able to represent complex data in diagrams or through other techniques that communicate precise information to both business and technical staff. Proven ability to understand the strategic and tactical approach to projects and handle multiple projects concurrently. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled