Sr. Software Systems Engineer
Job Description
Position Number:
128968Title:
Assistant Research EngineerFunctional Title:
Sr. Software Systems EngineerCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & SecurityCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) – a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) under the UMD Vice President of Research (VPR). ARLIS seeks to hire a Systems Engineer to work closely with sponsors to architect complex software system and integrate those systems into legacy platforms. Your work will aid in Test and Evaluation, Research and Development, Deployment activities, and Project/Knowledge Management. Your role includes opportunities for increased leadership responsibilities and direct interaction with project sponsors. Your role also provides you opportunities for both project and technical leadership of projects at ARLIS. Join us as we apply systems engineering and data science to help military leaders make informed decisions. Duties: work with DoD PMS and Vendors to document System Architectures, Data Flows, and Work flows to assist in Test and Evaluation, Research and Development, and Deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with software development teams to understand and document system views including dataflows, component interactions, scaling references, controller models, and operational workflows.
- Work closely with software development teams to architect and design new systems for scale, security, and resilience.
- Work with software development teams to ensure that appropriate unit, integration, and CI/CD mechanisms are in place to address architectural risks in complex software systems.
- Help with configuration management plans and policies for newly developed software systems.
- Work with test and evaluation teams to identify architectural risks in software systems and integrate into risk management frameworks and assurance plans for lifecycle management.
- Work with ARLIS engineering teams as task lead, technical director, or program manager using technical expertise to address schedule, cost, and scope related risks.
- Work with other technical directors and project managers to develop appropriate software system quality assurance plans for key technical deliverables to sponsors.
- Interface directly with sponsors in the capacity of software architect
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline
Experience:
- 10+ years of related work experience
- 5+ years of documented success applying systems thinking to complex system development or citizen-service delivery challenges
- Experience doing system integration effort in a Command and Control environment.
- Proven experience in management and traceability of requirements and relevant model/architecture artifacts
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Able to work with PMs and Vendors to document system Architectures, data flows, and work flows
- Hands on proficiency using Systems Engineering tools such as: MagicDraw, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, UML / SysML, Rhapsody, Stella, iThink, Anylogic, Systemitool, etc.
- Have an active Secret Clearance.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Have, or in pursuit of, a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline
- Experience working with Government preferred, but experience working on transformational projects in other complex environments may be considered.
- Qualified candidates holding current / active US Government security clearance(s) are highly preferred.
- Experience working with Defense and Intelligence applications
- 15+ years professional experience
Posting Date:
11/21/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
12/05/2023Physical Demands
Must be able to commute to the Client site in Falls Church, VA at least 3 days a week.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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