Systems Engineer w/Active TS/SCI

O VERVIEW

 Must be a US Citizen w/ Active TS/SCI Clearance

 Duration - 12 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted

 W2 with full benefits

 Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.

 Location - Pasadena, CA (onsite)

 Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $50-70/hr + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

What You Will Do:

• Stakeholder & Customer Interface: The candidate shall interface with various stakeholders and customers to understand their needs and identify appropriate system solutions for a specific domain area.

• Working Group Leadership: The candidate shall run a working group to host technical discussions and align on system solutions.

• Architecture Development: The candidate shall develop CONOPs (Concepts of Operations) and system architecture for new capabilities.

• Trade Studies: The candidate shall run trade studies to identify and recommend the best options, considering technical, cost, and schedule constraints.

• Status & Risk Monitoring: The candidate shall monitor and understand the status and risk of capabilities currently in development.

• Reporting: The candidate shall communicate status and risk to stakeholders and customers on a regular basis.

• Capability Development: The employee shall interface with various stakeholders and customers to understand gaps in utility to develop and mature new capabilities.

• Test & Verification: The candidate shall develop and execute system test plans. The candidate shall conduct verification and/or validation of complex systems through test plan execution. The candidate shall review test results for system capabilities. The candidate shall conduct detailed analysis of results to the extent able, or clearly communicate analysis needs to the analyst team and put together final briefing packages for customers.

• Requirements: The candidate shall perform requirement development and sell-off.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience with CONOPS development, requirements development/sell-off, test planning, and/or test data review.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to clearly communicate technical details with stakeholders, both internal and external organizations. Previous experience working with government customers is required.

• Previous experience running a small team (1 to 3 others) to execute a test.

• Familiarity with data analysis and Agile concepts.

• Flexible, self-motivated, and curious.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.