F-35 Maintenance Systems (Mx Sys) Systems Engineer presso ACT1 Federal

Description

Position Title: F-35 Maintenance Systems (Mx Sys) Systems Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City)

Category: Aviation

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: NA   

Shift: Day

Remote Type: On-Site

Clearance required: Secret

Division: Aviation

Description:

ACT1 Federal is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the F-35 Joint Program Office’s (JPO) Maintenance Systems Program Management Office (Mx Sys PMO). The F-35 Mx Sys PMO uses a life-cycle approach for the development, implementation and sustainment of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN). ALIS/ODIN are large and complex IT systems that integrate functions across the F-35 Air Vehicle System which enable operations, maintenance, repair, and supply support for F-35s operated around the world by the United States Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps as well as Partner Countries and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries.

The F-35 Mx Sys PMO is the technical authority for the ALIS/ODIN systems and utilizes an established team of resources to provide the overall technical integration of ongoing and future efforts across the ALIS/ODIN systems. The Mx Sys Systems Engineer will be a part of the Mx Sys PMO Engineering team responsible for architecture in alignment with infrastructure, cybersecurity, requirements management, configuration management, and test and evaluation. The Mx Sys Systems Engineer will address technical integration and architecture shortfalls in the development of ALIS/ODIN and develop and oversee plans to obtain sufficient documentation for both efficient prime vendor and alternate vendor support/modification of the ALIS/ODIN systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with establishing mid-term and long-term strategic engineering initiative
• Coordinating very closely with members of Mx Sys PMO technical staff, the prime contractor, and others to collaborate on systems architecture efforts
• Developing PMO roadmap integrating key data from various internal and external resources including GitLab, Jira, Confluence, etc. and automate future iterations
• Supporting partner and prime integrator management discussions, and assist with briefings for MxS leadership
• Providing/preparing supporting documentation for the integration of cybersecurity strategy, F-35 Fleet Management, and other technical dependencies into the MxS Architecture, Data, and Business Logic models – to ensure the tech stack is updated accordingly
• Modeling the optimal modernization path forward as defined in the modernization definition (i.e. architecture at all layers), re-evaluating system workflows, standardizing data management, establishing a consistent UI/UX framework, and building a robust business layer that incorporates modern architecture e.g. domain and test-driven development, and automated pipeline testing policy and quality standards
• Assisting the Mx Sys Chief Architect to produce a Product Specification for the as-delivered ALIS and ODIN products
• Supporting the development of a System Specification for future versions of ALIS/ODIN
• Coordinating with other internal F-35 JPO organizations and external organizations to include the Office of the Chief Information Officer and prime support contractors on key engineering initiatives
• Conducting searches for and identify GOTS and COTS products which can be used to replace existing ALIS/ODIN products to reduce cost and to improve reliability
• Developing action plans for incorporating software from alternate sources, including ECPs, software sustainment plans, and plans for addressing the interfaces between software from different vendors

Requirements

• SECRET Clearance
• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering or other related technical degree
• At least 10 years’ experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience with software development practices including hands-on experience with full stack development
• Solid experience with pipeline development, testing, automation, and all related CI/CD best practices
• Knowledge of US networking, global information systems, information systems with multiple servers and boundaries (e.g. cloud-based systems)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and systems engineering practices
• Knowledge of systems engineering tools
• Knowledge of accepted project management techniques, applications and processes
• Ability to manage and direct a team of engineers and other personnel as an integrated unit
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written presentations to various levels of government and industry management

Benefits

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

· ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

· Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· Company Paid Short-Term Disability

· Voluntary Long-Term Disability

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· 401K with employer match

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Parental Leave

· Military Leave

· Education, Training & Professional Development

· Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

· Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

ACT1 Federal’s success is due to our employees giving every day in all that we do.  We rely on our people’s integrity, knowledge, capabilities and drive to move our customers critical missions forward.  ACT1, a 100% employee-owned company, offers rewarding careers, competitive compensation and benefits as well as a great culture.   

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.