SCARS Systems Engineer

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We are currently seeking a SCARS System Engineer to support an Air Force program out of Wright-Patterson Air Base in Dayton, OH. The role of this position is to support the Simulator Division (WNS), Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) Team at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This position is on-site and not eligible for remote work.

The SCARS Engineer will:

• Participate in regular SCARS Engineering Capabilities Board (SECB) meetings by attendance, preparing, presenting and reviewing briefings, providing feedback to government representatives, responding to action items, and executing follow-up tasks.


• Support the Government SECB Chairperson in the planning, preparation and execution of SECB-sanctioned and directed activities as required.


• Provide rigorous technical analysis of SECB white papers, presentations, discussions, and proposals as directed by the government.


• Review requirements, standards, and architecture artifacts, including SySML models, in support of the SCARS initiative documenting the results as directed by the Government.


• Review and update SCARS, plans, processes, and procedures as directed by the government.


• Review assigned SCARS Prime and Affiliate Contractor deliverables and make recommendations to government program and engineering focal points.


• Review SCARS relevant Requests for Proposal and Configuration Control Board presentations.


• Support data management activities to facilitate execution of SCARS requirements and SECB directives in collaboration with SCARS Partners and Affiliate Sponsors and contractors.


• Provide timely and thorough recommendations and inputs fact finding questions and technical evaluations of SCARS Prime AND Affiliate proposals as directed by the Government.


• Support SCARS acquisition activities including SCARS Prime, SCARS Partner, and Affiliate Sponsor contracts and contract modifications. These activities include:
  
  
  
  • Developing SCARS program roadmaps.
  
  
  • Preparing and presenting program and technical briefings to stakeholders.
  
  
  • Coordinating SCARS requirements with SCARS Partners and Affiliate Sponsor program representatives.
  
  
  • Evaluate SCARS site readiness based on Risk Management Framework artifacts, technical drawings and site survey data to support phased program planning and execution. Coordinate SCARS site readiness actions with the SCARS Prime, Affiliate Sponsors, Affiliate Contractors, and site representatives.
  
  
  • Assess SCARS Affiliate training system readiness for the Implementation of SCARS standards and requirements in accordance with the Basic OPE Integration Standard, Common Security Controls Standard, and Certification Process Standard.
  
  
  • Define, coordinate, and communicate the technical scope of individual SCARS initiatives, including SCARS standards and SECB approved pathfinder projects through RFP-ready documents, presentations, and summaries.
  
  
  • Track and provide status reports of SECB planned projects, including proposed capabilities and applicable implementation plans.
  
  
  • Develop and present SCARS briefings and training packages that explain SCARS requirements, plans, architecture, and standards development as directed by the government.
  
  
  • Support scheduling and execution of SCARS On Premise Equipment (OPE) Installation, Government Acceptance Testing. Affiliate and Enterprise Testing as directed by the government.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Represent SAIC to the customer and work with the SAIC program management team to ensure the requirements are met.


• Must actively possess aa Secret security clearance.


• Bachelors and seven (7), Masters and five (5) years; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Air Force or DOD acquisitions, program planning, and coordination.


• Air Force Flight Training Simulator systems, subsystems, components, and interfaces.


• Strong knowledge of systems engineering and standards processes.


• Knowledge and experience with cloud technology, software virtualization and containerization,


• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML and Digital Engineering (DE).


• Strong understanding of Risk Management Framework and Cyber security approval processes.


• Knowledge and experience with Wide Area Network technology and operations.


• Knowledge of Power BI, Database Management, and Data Analysis and Visualization.

Perks:

As a PLEXSYS employee, you can expect certain advantages; such as advancement based on performance, competitive wages, valuable benefits and a great working environment. Our team is committed to ensuring an environment that empowers individuals to realize their full potential by providing opportunities and necessary support to achieve personal and professional goals.

• Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Benefits


• Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Coverage


• Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and Paid Time Off


• 401k Plan with eligibility from first day of employment


• Education reimbursement for job-related courses for full-time employees


• PriceClub/COSTCO/Sam's Club annual membership

PLEXSYS Interface Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.