Junior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Precise Systems, Inc.

Lexington Park, MD0–3 yrs5h agovia LinkedIn

Junior Systems Engineer

Precise Systems, Inc.

About the Role

Precise Systems is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical support for Naval Aviation Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and related aircraft and mission-system efforts. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, systems engineering processes, technical documentation, requirements management, configuration management, and integrated product team (IPT) activities. This role requires in-person support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering support to PMA-207 program and IPT personnel.
  • Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of systems engineering documentation, technical reports, and program deliverables.
  • Support requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation activities.
  • Assist with the analysis and evaluation of aircraft systems, subsystems, and associated equipment.
  • Support technical reviews, IPT meetings, engineering working groups, and program management reviews.
  • Assist with configuration management and engineering change activities.
  • Support the development and maintenance of technical baselines and related program documentation.
  • Assist with tracking and resolving engineering actions, risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Support the review of engineering data, specifications, interface documentation, and technical requirements.
  • Assist with test planning, test documentation, and evaluation activities as required.
  • Support Foreign Military Sales activities by coordinating technical information and engineering requirements across government, contractor, and customer organizations.
  • Assist in preparing briefings, meeting materials, status reports, and other technical communications.
  • Coordinate with engineers, logistics personnel, program analysts, government stakeholders, and other contractor organizations to support program objectives.
  • Perform technical research and analysis to support program decisions and engineering recommendations.
  • Participate in continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and program execution.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 0-3 years of professional engineering or technical experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work in a government/contractor environment and interact professionally with government personnel and industry partners.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy acquisition programs is preferred.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering processes and lifecycle methodologies is preferred.
  • Familiarity with requirements management, configuration management, risk management, or technical baseline development is preferred.
  • Experience with engineering documentation and technical data is preferred.
  • Familiarity with DoD 5000-series acquisition processes and/or MIL-STD-881, MIL-STD-961, or IEEE 15288 is preferred.
  • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, Cameo, or other requirements/configuration management systems is preferred.
  • Previous experience supporting Naval Aviation or Foreign Military Sales programs is preferred.
  • Familiarity with aircraft systems or the KC-130J/C-130J platform is a plus.
  • Active DoD security clearance is preferred.

Desired Attributes

  • A self-starter eager to develop as a systems engineer.
  • Ability to effectively operate in a dynamic program environment.
  • Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Professionalism and ability to build effective relationships with customers and teammates.
  • Interest in developing a long-term career in DoD systems engineering and acquisition.

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