Job Family:
Systems Engineering
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Senior Systems Engineer will join a high-performing team supporting important U.S. Air Force weapon system acquisition and sustainment programs. Collaborate with the government program office staff and other stakeholders to develop acquisition and sustainment strategies and plans. Assist the Government in milestone preparation across all stages/phases of the product lifecycle. Assist the Government in the engineering evaluation of prime/subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues, including evaluations of Advance Change Study Notices (ACSNs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Contractor Change Proposals (CCPs), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bulletins, and related documents. Prepare/coordinate engineering analysis reports and draft acquisition planning documentation, including RFI/RFQ/RFP packages and required review boards. Perform functions and review/produce documents necessary for engineering support, including technical evaluations, engineering studies, engineering reports/analyses, and airworthiness products. Analyze equipment/software requirements, designs, integration, tests, and deficiencies, and recommend equipment/software deficiency solutions. Participates in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's Degree in any engineering discipline
SIX (6) years or more relevant engineering experience
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and Certification in Engineering and Technical Management (ETM), Engineering (ENG), and/or equivalent.
Experience in aircraft development, production, and/or modernization programs are highly desired.
Air Force weapon system acquisition/program office experience
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
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Guidehouse Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States
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