Systems Engineer - Entry to Expert Level
Company: National Security Agency
Location: Rollinsville
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesWith ever-accelerating technological advances
and growing system complexity, a diverse and inclusive professional
workforce of Systems Engineers builds, integrates, and optimizes
complex systems and services. World-class technical professionals
solve challenging systems engineering problems with unprecedented
speed and scale utilizing innovative solutions. Systems engineers
perform trade studies to generate and translate conceptual designs
into technical specifications, participate in the evaluation of
prototype hardware systems and software solutions, and integrate
into the current architecture. Backgrounds such as Cybersecurity,
SIGINT, hybrid-cloud, machine learning (ML), artificial
intelligence (AI), integrated network architecture, information
technology infrastructure and hybrid-communications all have a
place in the spectrum of implementations ranging from
commercial/government off-the-shelf solutions to the development of
new and unique technologies. SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERS Seasoned
professionals drive the Agency's largest and most challenging
technical projects to ensure success. These engineers participate
in technical decision-making, or function in an advisory role.
Working in collaborative teams, these professionals define and
manage technical requirements throughout product lifecycle;
identify and manage technical program risk; evaluate the
architectural design for efficiency improvements; capture, analyze
and recommend updates to the enterprise and mission architectures
to ensure resiliency; design and enforce configuration management
and interoperability standards; and define, manage and perform
testing and evaluation. Senior Systems Engineers mentor other
systems engineers in their tradecraft, which lays the foundation
for future successes. MID-CAREER SYSTEMS ENGINEERS Mid-career
systems engineers have experience leading systems engineering
efforts, and are ready to apply, or expand that knowledge in the
Intelligence Community. These engineers have experience in specific
lifecycle phases, as well as an understanding of the full
lifecycle. They develop their expertise, grow their breadth of
knowledge, and mentor the next generation of systems engineers.
Mid-career systems engineers come from a wide variety of
experiences such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, communications, and
systems of systems or networking infrastructure. These
professionals are adept at communicating with technical teams, and
making recommendations to senior leadership that drive mission
initiatives. JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERS NSA hires recent college
graduates and junior systems engineers to support a technical
mission office, or participate in a Development Program. These
systems engineers are involved in various projects that are
designed to nurture and grow their skills. They gain hands-on,
practical knowledge of architecture and infrastructure by designing
engineering systems over the lifecycle in areas such as
Cybersecurity, SIGINT, networks, servers, hardware and software.
Supported by robust training, junior systems engineers have
opportunities to form relationships with mentors and explore
possibilities. They are energetic, motivated, driven to continual
learning and ready to grow their careers.Job SummaryAs an
Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your
skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance
the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and
perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and
constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound
engineering and scientific standards and principles. The NSA offers
multiple areas of focus for facilities engineers, including
computer, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural. In
addition, we are seeking skills that include computer design,
microelectronics, radio frequency design, and systems engineering.
Apply your science and engineering skills to protect the
nation.QualificationsThe qualifications listed are the minimum
acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in
either Engineering or a relevant technical field (for example,
computer science, mathematics, or physics). For all of the above
degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include
specified coursework.* *Specified coursework includes courses in
differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas:
(a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain
relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics,
(e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of
materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties,
(g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i)
computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l)
systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits,
(n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer
networks, (q) software development, (r) any other comparable area
of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat
transfer, or soil mechanics. Relevant experience must be in
engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception,
design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment,
operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning).
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL With an Engineering degree, entry is with a
Bachelor's degree and no experience. OR with a degree in a relevant
technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or
physics), entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of relevant
experience. FULL PERFORMANCE With an Engineering degree, entry is
with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a
Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral
degree and no experience. OR with a degree in a relevant technical
field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics),
entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant
experience, or a Master's or Doctoral degree plus 1 year of
relevant experience. SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus
7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years
of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of
relevant experience. EXPERT Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus
10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years
of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 6 years of
relevant experience.CompetenciesThe ideal candidate demonstrates
applicable knowledge or experience in a technical field with a
familiarity of systems engineering practices and concepts in areas
such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, communications, telecommunications,
data management, data processing, network architecture, or software
design, development, and implementation. The ideal candidate has a
desire for continual learning as well as excellent problem-solving,
communication, and interpersonal skills. Finally, ideal candidates
are innovative and willing to share out-of-the box ideas, motivated
to drive projects to completion, and able to work across different
functional areas in a collaborative environment. Knowledge, skills,
and experience in one or more of the following is desired: systems
engineering principles such as technology/system readiness
assessment, modeling and simulation, security design engineering,
and developmental test and evaluation; systems architecture,
framework, and standards. Systems Engineering Certifications (i.e.,
DAWIA Certification, INCOSE) are beneficial, but not required.Pay,
Benefits, & Work SchedulePay: Salary offers are based on
candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the
position and also take into account information provided by the
hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the
position. Salary Range: $79,735 - $191,900 (Entry/Developmental,
Full Performance, Senior, Expert) Salary range varies by location,
work level, and relevant experience to the position. This position
is hiring for Colorado, Maryland, Texas, and Utah. On the job
training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made
available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation
assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid
personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes,
health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a
Federal retirement plan. Work Schedule: This is a full-time
position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement
between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).How to applyApply
soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates
due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note
the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the
required qualifications will be contacted to continue the
employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any
relevant work experience and education related to the position and
answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected
will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide
accurate information may result in disqualification for this
position. A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the
first application and also after any future updates to submitted
applications. **Due to time sensitive communications regarding
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accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job
vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include
the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com** U.S.
Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal
opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and
regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random
drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment
is contingent upon successful completion of a security background
investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be
provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and
hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link
for more information
https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion.DCIPS
DisclaimerThe National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD
Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel
System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted
Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment
authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans'
Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of
Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD
Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by
Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit
documents verifying your eligibility.
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