Junior Systems Engineer, Labs

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Junior Systems Engineer, Labs is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

• Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.  
• Ensures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.  
• Translates high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed implementation requirements.  
• Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures related to the overall product development.  
• Designs interfaces and brings system elements together, so they work as a whole.  
• Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.  
• Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements.  
• Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.  
• Translates high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements.  
• Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.  
• Generate system level requirements, verification procedures, and customer acceptance test procedures.  
• Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Electrical/Computer Engineering, OR equivalent experience (lab/IT support, military etc.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:  
  • Building, configuring, and maintaining test/lab environments  
  • Supporting integration, testing, and troubleshooting  
  • Working with networks, systems, and sometimes cyber tools 

We are seeking a Junior Systems Engineer, Labs to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Junior Systems Engineer, Labs is responsible for using a holistic approach, and designs, develops, evaluates and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughoutout their entire life cycle.  

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Reston, VA; Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, DC
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Non-standard shift
• Amount of Travel: 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and may lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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