Systems Engineer II

[Global Technical Systems (GTS) provides innovative, cost-effective, high-tech engineering products and product-based services encompassing latest generation software and hardware solutions and engineering services for defense, homeland security, and other critical Government interests. GTS products and services span a spectrum that includes: mission-critical combat systems processors; C4ISR; technology development including threat detection, biometric identification systems, and composite applications for munitions, armor and energy storage; avionics test systems; and lifecycle logistics support and repair. [Our Headquarters office in Virginia Beach, VA is searching for a [Systems Engineer II.

[Systems Engineer II
[Virginia Beach, VA

[General Description:
Provides technical support and original design inputs for complex systems. Applies system, hardware and software knowledge, as applicable, to the design of new products and the redesign / modification of existing systems and components. Performs analyses and trade studies and provides technical input to specifications that support system and module design and enhancement. Evaluates and recommends options and alternatives for system and module level components. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

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– Provides original design inputs to the development of system engineering projects.
– Supports investigations and engineering evaluations of highly complex projects and products.
– Participates in the evaluation of vendor capabilities for providing the required level of performance of products and/or services.
– Works with team members, including other engineering disciplines and program management, to transfer ideas into core product processes, facilitate/implement design ideas, and improve existing products.
– Interacts with customers, vendors, engineers, production personnel and program management to successfully complete projects.

[Work Experience Requirements:
3-5 years of systems engineering experience (or equivalent)

[Educational Requirements (or equivalent):
[Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Engineering/Science

[Working Conditions:
This work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. Physical demands include ability to lift and/or move 10 -25 pounds.

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– Ability to prepare technical information in support of presentations and technical discussions.
– Strong organizational skills.
– Basic understanding of systems engineering principles; capability to work, at an entry level, in multiple engineering disciplines.
– Ability to work both independently and in highly collaborative teams.
– Ability to accurately articulate concepts, theories and system design attributes to technical team members.
– Ability to acquire and maintain a DoD security clearance.

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Experience with government programs and defense systems

Experience in software development environments such as Java, C, C, C#, or equivalent technologies a plus

Applications analysis and design experience a p