Senior Application and System Technologies (AST)​/Principal Engineer (PE

Senior Application and System Technologies (AST)/Principal Engineer (PE) - (3016)

Job Title

Senior Application and System Technologies (AST)/Principal Engineer (PE)

Location

McLean, VA 22102 US (Primary)

Category

Research, Development, and Engineering

Job Type

Full-Time

Staff

Education

Master's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

Top Secret

The requirements listed define Application and System Technologist (AST)/Product Owner responsibilities and tasking. The AST/PE is a qualified individual that can analyze detailed system designs and functional requirements for manned/unmanned Command and Control (C2) and Mission Systems (MS). The AST/PE shall use software engineering principles and information technology practices to plan, create, improve, maintain and test the core applications, control systems, and sensor baselines.

The AST/PE shall support the Chief Integration Officer (CIO) and other team members to accomplish development activities and execute the MS development and deployment plans. The AST/PE shall be able to receive guidance from senior software developers and engineers while supporting senior leadership with mission execution. As a Product Owner, the individual can meet the tasking found under the C5

ISR/Minotaur Product Owner Process Guide.

The AST/PE shall be qualified to execute the functions below with little guidance.

• Mission System Architecture Design & Development
  :
  Design, analyze, and document software and hardware architectures for manned and unmanned aircraft, marine, and surface mission systems, ensuring all functional requirements are met and aligned with C5
  
  ISR and C2 system engineering standards.
• Mission System Installation, Integration, & Testing
  :
  Install, configure, and test mission systems and software across a variety of hardware platforms including lab environments, operations centers, and on-asset locations, for both manned and unmanned systems. Conduct unit, auto, functional, integration, and system-level tests.
• Unmanned Systems & Operator Training Development: Develop and deliver training programs for Unmanned Systems and Mission System Operators (MSO), including customer-focused operational training solutions for exercises, operational assessments, rapid prototyping, and long-term sustainment efforts.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
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  Produce detailed technical documentation, specifications, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Draft system design plans, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), and enterprise CSE solution documentation.
• Network, Mesh & Sensor System Management
  :
  Install, configure, and manage mesh networks, Line of Sight (LOS) communications, and sensor systems. Troubleshoot network issues and ensure reliable connectivity across mission system environments.
• Logistics & Configuration Management
  :
  Maintain hardware and software configuration management, including procurement, installation, shipping, and receiving of mission system components. Ensure proper tracking and inventory of all system assets.
• System Administration & Security Management
  :
  Perform system administration functions including user account management, password setup, login access creation, security scans, and network troubleshooting to ensure system integrity and operational readiness.
• Data Management & System Drive Maintenance: Build and manage system drives, update digital maps and satellite drives, and maintain accurate and current data across all mission system platforms to support operational effectiveness.
• Enterprise Operational Planning & CSE Solution Mapping
  :
  Develop and map C5
  
  ISR system engineering solutions and enterprise operational planning documents. Research emerging technologies and draft client-based CSE solutions…