AddressOverview
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
At V2X, we are making a difference by providing support to programs at NAVAIR . This office is responsible for research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of the Navy's Autonomous Aircraft program . We are looking for a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support the execution of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) research and development (R&D) programs by assisting in the coordination of all technical activities of the program office in alignment with sponsor desires and sound engineering practices. This position is located on-site in Patuxent River, MD and requires the candidate to have an active U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
Major Job Activities:
Assisting the Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE) with program-level / cross-project technical guidance.
Interaction and program representation with numerous stakeholders and technical exchange forums.
Assessment of technical risk and mitigation alternatives.
Tailoring of engineering standards and controls for appropriate technical oversight of technology efforts.
Projecting and defining specific tasking for the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) efforts.
Projecting long-range (15+ year) capability gaps and technical road maps.
Interaction with various Department of Defense (DoD) Science and Technology (S&T) organizations, and identification of S&T initiatives which are candidates to address capability gaps.
Creation and tracking of project technical transition criteria.
Modeling, simulation and analysis support.
Other technical support duties as may arise from either the Program Lead or APMSE.
Minor (10-20%) travel is required for this position.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or related field from an accredited college or university.
Active U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
Required Experience / Skills:
At least seven (7) years of experience with DoD research and development (R&D) procurement.
Must have experience and working knowledge of System of Systems Engineering, modeling, simulation, analysis, demonstration and test, Joint Service interaction / leveraging of Joint Service efforts, and S&T insertion processes.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills.
Experience coordinating operations across multiple organizational boundaries.
Experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
