Sr System Engineer at American Cybersystems, Inc. in Carrollton, Texas

Job Description:

• Sr System Engineer analyze, trace, and ensure adherence to system requirements on all assigned projects through
the development and maintenance of the requirements traceability matrix.
• Evaluate, analyze, and document all explicit and implicit system operational concepts through
interaction with all stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Ensure system and subsystem design meet the system requirements through development of
documentation, participation in design reviews, and constant communication with other functional
disciplines on assigned projects.
• Develop a strong understanding of the technical solution within each functional discipline and
maintain that understanding as the technical solutions are enhanced and mature.
• Follow all ISO, CMMI, and engineering policies and procedures in performing
day to day activities on assigned projects.
• Proven domain knowledge and knowledge of products, systems, industry best practices, and
applicable regulatory requirements on assigned projects.
• Plan and develop engineering management plan for assigned projects, including engineering
schedules, budget plans, and staffing plans.
• Identify and evaluate risks and opportunities on all assigned projects and work with the project
manager to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the project manager on assigned projects to ensure project performance in
regards to cost, schedule, and quality.
• Monitor and report project engineering performance to leadership through formal status reviews
and develop project corrective action plans to improve project performance when necessary.
• Perform engineering trade studies on new technologies or new solutions.
• Organize and direct assigned project team members from other functional disciplines to ensure
schedule adherence, timely issue resolution, and proper prioritization of tasks.
• Assist business development with bid and proposal opportunities through development of
compliance matrices, technical solution, cost estimation, and proposal documentation.

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• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in project operations, including all phases of the
system development life cycle.
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing system requirements or technical project
management.
• Experience with requirements management tools, such as DOORS.
• Experience with scheduling tools, such as MS Project or Primavera.
Preferred qualifications:
• System and network architecture and design.
• Microsoft operating systems.
• Relational databases, such as Oracle.
• Microsoft Active Directory.

• Software Development Life Cycles.
• Systems Engineering V-Model.
• Cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Key skills for success:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to influence, inspire, and motivate all project team members.
• Strong sense of ownership in project deliverables, with initiative and entrepreneurial
characteristics.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and configuration management.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.


Education:

Bachelor's degree and five years of prior relevant
experience or an Advanced degree and three years of prior relevant experience