Systems Engineer -Senior; contingent

Position Summary

Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Biometric Systems Integration Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced biometric collection and processing systems within a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience in systems engineering, software integration, biometric technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and Dev Ops methodologies supporting mission-critical operations. This role requires strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams throughout the full system lifecycle.

• Lead and/or support the end-to-end system architecture of biometric collection and processing systems, including:
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Networking
  • Human-system interfaces
• Integrate Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and tools into connected and disconnected operational environments while adhering to stringent security and customer requirements.
• Develop, analyze, execute, and maintain software integration and system test plans, procedures, and scripts.
• Participate in and lead technical reviews, requirements reviews, design reviews, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support system interoperability and integration efforts across multiple platforms and system-of-systems environments.
• Assess, engineer, and maintain compliance with Department of Warfare (DoW) cybersecurity policies, directives, and regulations, including:
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • NIST guidelines
  • Security accreditation requirements
• Ensure proper configuration management and configuration control of systems, baselines, and associated technical documentation.
• Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and Dev Ops processes to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability.
• Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in complex operational environments.

• Experience with software integration and system testing, including:
  • Test plan development
  • Test script implementation
  • System validation and verification
• Understanding of:
  • ANSI/NIST ITL standards
  • DoD Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS)
• Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing technologies.
• Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering principles and integration directorate processes.
• Experience with Dev Ops methodologies and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting secure or regulated government environments.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional technical teams.
• Adhere to the company AS9100 and QMS policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Secret security clearance is required.