F-Maintenance Systems; Mx Sys Systems Engineer

Position Title:

F-35 Maintenance Systems (Mx Sys) Systems Engineer

Location:

Arlington, VA (Crystal City) Category:
Aviation Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required:

NA

Shift: Day Remote Type:
On-Site

Clearance required:

Secret Division:
Aviation

Description:

This position provides software engineering and systems engineering expertise to support the F-35 Mission Planning Enterprise (MPE). The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) delivers F-35 capabilities and support through several Program Management Offices (PMOs). The F-35 Combat Data Systems (CDS) PMO delivers the infrastructure, tools, and labs that produce mission data for the F 35 Air System, while overseeing lifecycle cost, schedule, and performance.

The F-35 CDS PMO is responsible for the F-35 MPE and the F-35 Joint Reprogramming Enterprise (JRE). The MPE is a comprehensive tool suite (software and hardware) designed to deliver the required capabilities to support F-35 Mission Planning. The MPE integrates JRE products and other sources to orchestrate the data required for combat operations including Air Tasking Orders; aircraft capabilities;

threats; targets; terrain; weather; jamming; deception; countermeasures; communications; sensors; weapons; employment tactics; navigation; routes; and asset coordination.

• Assist with establishing mid-term and long-term strategic engineering initiative
• Coordinate very closely with members of Mx Sys PMO technical staff, the prime contractor, and others to collaborate on systems architecture efforts
• Develop PMO roadmap integrating key data from various internal and external resources including Git Lab, Jira, Confluence, etc. and automate future iterations
• Support partner and prime integrator management discussions, and assist with briefings for MxS leadership
• Provide/prepare supporting documentation for the integration of cybersecurity strategy, F-35 Fleet Management, and other technical dependencies into the MxS Architecture, Data, and Business Logic models – to ensure the tech stack is updated accordingly
• Model the optimal modernization path forward as defined in the modernization definition (i.e. architecture at all layers), re-evaluating system workflows, standardizing data management, establishing a consistent UI/UX framework, and building a robust business layer that incorporates modern architecture e.g. domain and test-driven development, and automated pipeline testing policy and quality standards
• Assist the Mx Sys Chief Architect to produce a Product Specification for the as-delivered ALIS and ODIN products
• Support the development of a System Specification for future versions of ALIS/ODIN
• Coordinate with other internal F-35 JPO organizations and external organizations to include the Office of the Chief Information Officer and prime support contractors on key engineering initiatives
• Conduct searches for and identify GOTS and COTS products which can be used to replace existing ALIS/ODIN products to reduce cost and to improve reliability
• Develop action plans for incorporating software from alternate sources, including ECPs, software sustainment plans, and plans for addressing the interfaces between software from different vendors

• SECRET Clearance
• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering or other related technical degree
• At least 10 years’ experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience with software development practices including hands-on experience with full stack development
• Solid experience with pipeline development, testing, automation, and all related CI/CD best practices
• Knowledge of US networking, global information systems, information systems with multiple servers and boundaries (e.g. cloud-based systems)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and systems engineering practices
• Knowledge of systems engineering tools
• Knowledge of accepted project management techniques, applications and processes
• Ability to manage and direct a team of engineers and other personnel as an integrated unit
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written presentations to various levels of government and industry management

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock…