Acquisition Systems Engineer II

Skylla Engineering is an agile and adaptive technology company that expeditiously delivers innovative solutions and knowledge-based services in support of the critical missions of our customers involved with the Nation’s Defense.  Skylla offers a highly competitive total compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, 401K matching, and Paid Time Off.  We have an immediate opening for an energetic self-starter

The System Engineer II will work with the support and Government Lead Engineer by performing technical planning and analysis of system requirements, integration, and documentation to ensure solutions provide the required capabilities while managing program cost and risk:

• Assist with analyses in concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Assist in the logical and systematic analysis of operational requirements and the conversion of requirements into hardware and software system requirements/specifications.
• Performs analysis of baselines (allocated, functional, and product) to support detailed trade studies, systems performance analysis, and reviews technical drawing packages for accuracy.
• Support engineering IPT functions and reporting.
• Assist with design, development, testing and rollout process development.
• Plan and perform technical duties on new and varied system design and development problems where only general objectives are stated.
• Assist with transforming customer requirements into executable and operational product.

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and documenting technical risks.
• Assist in providing engineering input to the Program Integrated Master Schedules.
• Provide engineering input to program briefs.
• Support the development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
• Assist in conducting Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
• Support the development, revision, and update of systems engineering documents such as Information Support Plan, Systems Engineering Plan, Test and Evaluation Plan, Program Protection Plan (PPP) and systems performance specifications
• Coordinate and support Engineering Integrated Product Teams and develop meeting minutes as required.
• Support coordination and development of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR).

Skylla Engineering Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Background Check Required

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

• Understanding of basic system engineering management processes and experience in system engineering practices
• Ability to work in a face paced environment.
• Excellent customer facing and internal communications skills
• Effective writing skills
• Ability to assist in development and preparation of systems engineering documents.
• Excellent technical communications skills and understanding of the Marine Corps mission.
• Excellent MS Office skills to include, but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical skills

Desired but not required:

• Experience working in a Marine Corps Systems Command Program Office or similar organization

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 3-8 years of work experience, preferably in a MCSC program office
• Prior Marine Corps experience a plus