Sr. Engineer

JRC Integrated Systems is an award-winning workplace and recognized as one of Greater Washington’s Best Places to Work as well as a Top Work Place in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Headquartered in Washington, DC with operations in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia – JRC is a leading provider of scientific, engineering, management and technical support to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

Since its inception in 2003, JRC has supported numerous federal initiatives by providing the expertise necessary to provide programmatic support in areas of program management, systems engineering, data analysis, strategic business planning and business operations.

JRC is currently seeking a Sr.

Engineer.

This position will have the primary responsibility of providing engineering-based services to the technical division of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

This position will work closely with SSP program management leaders and technical subject matter experts.

This position reports to JRC’s Systems Engineering and Integration Division and is located at JRC Headquarters in Washington, DC.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent years of experience.

JRC offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive benefits package.

Job Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to support technical integration and testing efforts as it applies to the Fleet Ballistic Missile program.

Description: This position will support SSP with engineering and testing-based services in support of its technical programs.

The engineer will share expertise in developing strategies and plans to support the long-term growth and development of the COLUMBIA and Dreadnought test program.

The engineer must have or gain an intimate working knowledge of SSP’s culture and practices.

Key Duties:

• Perform testing-based services in support of SSP’s Shipyard Installation Test Program
• Develop test and integration strategies, policies, and documentation for ACAT I DoD programs
• Perform requirements analysis and assessment of detailed designs
• Perform trade studies and analysis of alternatives
• Develop system architectures and support development of SysML models
• Collect and develop program status and metrics updates for senior leader and external program reporting
• Develop, maintain, issue and track system engineering priorities including agenda, minutes and action items as required
• Coordinate with program stakeholders including other customer contractors/partners
• Develop and review documentation and supporting material for technical accuracy including robust Microsoft Excel files
• Format specifications, directives, and correspondence in accordance with Navy manual
• Review test procedures for standardization and technical accuracy
• Perform cost/benefit analysis of alternatives, technical evaluation of documentation, and problem resolution

General Skills/Attributes:

• Strong technical writing and documentation
• High quality communication and presentation development
• Knowledge with schedule development and evaluation
• High quality communication and presentation dexterity
• Demonstrates a willingness to work in a team environment and the ability to work independently while prioritizing and supporting multiple tasks
• Demonstrated track record of setting and meeting goals 
• Ability to assess and meet the customer’s needs
• Advanced strategic planning and project planning expertise
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Ability to support required travel 

Specific Skills/Qualifications:

• Must have a BS in Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent years of experience
• Must possess 10+ years of related professional experience
• Systems Engineering and Test knowledge
• Requirements Management
• Developing system control features that set and maintain quality standards for an organization
• Ability to analyze processes and implement improvement strategies
• Interacting with senior government staff and vendors
• Leading less experienced colleagues in engineering tasking 
• Assess clear objectives of project tasking and develop steps to execute timely and effective resolutions
• Must have a government security clearance at the SECRET level or above or recently held a clearance and remain in favorable status