AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME with 11 years of progressive, expert level experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission.
Responsibilities- Works in close Coordination EDLM/UDLM (Emergency/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance) manager
- Accountable for management and execution of all engineering activities.
- Oversees implementing systems engineering processes (e.g., requirements analysis, root cause analysis, performance, reliability/maintainability assessments, lifecycle product support, risk management, etc.) to ensure technical support to mission priorities and operational effectiveness.
- Leads integrated technical teams in investigating deficiencies, resolving complex technical problems, and coordinating engineering change proposals to focus on continuous technical baseline improvement and managing technical debt.
- Additional duties include validating test approaches, ensuring traceability between technical documentation and delivered systems, and engineering reviews.
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Qualifications- Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoW/Military training
Certifications:
- SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT certification
- INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP, TOGAF, etc.
Experience:
- 11+ years of progressive, expert-level systems engineering experience
- Expertise in DoW systems engineering standards (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288), technical baseline management, root cause analysis, and technical risk assessment.
- Track record of providing technical leadership, cross-disciplinary team management, and high-reliability, mission-critical system service delivery.
- Skilled in digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, technical documentation, and performance analysis.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder
Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities
These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $139,400.00/Yr. - USD $232,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent Department of War/Military training
- 11 or more years of progressive, expert-level systems engineering experience
- TS/SCI security clearance
- SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT certification
- INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, ESEP, TOGAF, or equivalent certification
- Expertise in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 systems engineering standards, technical baseline management, root cause analysis, and technical risk assessment
- Technical leadership and cross-disciplinary team management experience
- Experience delivering high-reliability, mission-critical system services
- Skills in digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, technical documentation, and performance analysis
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
