Principal Systems Engineer

Job Type: Full- Time

Workplace Type: Onsite in Largo, FL

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a dedicated Principal Systems Engineer with specialization in Enterprise COTS IT networks and system designs to work in The Starburst Engineering Department, located in Largo, FL. The Principal Systems Engineer will collaborate with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Cyber Engineers, Digital Technology, and Field Services and will support the Lead Systems Engineer; and interact with Project Engineers (Cost Account Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads) and Domain Leads to execute the development and deployment of products and services.

Primary responsibilities are the development, implementation and sustainment of requirements for deployed products and services that are in operational and sustainment states. The Principal Systems Engineer will be involved in all phases of the project lifecycle, including proposal preparation, brainstorming sessions, design, supplier support, qualification testing, failure investigations, and sustaining activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Define and document systems requirements, ensuring alignment with program needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software design, cyber engineers, network engineers, infrastructure engineers, program management, quality, manufacturing and operations.
• Facilitate requirements workshops and review with stakeholders to gather, validate, and prioritize requirements.
• Manage requirement changes and traceability throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and maintain requirements management tools and methodologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Provide test areas with parameters for sample testing and specify tests to be performed.
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Support Pursuit & Order capture activities including bidding & estimation efforts for new projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years demonstrated engineering experience with proven track record.
• Background in COTS product installation, configuration, integration and system qualification along with full system development life cycle experience
• Experience in systems engineering functions including operations concept development, requirements management, technical risk management, interface definition and control.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD 8570 IAT level II (Security + or equivalent). Experience performing system deployments (installation, integration/validation/verification), including travel to customer facilities.

• Experience with DOORS, CONOPS development, requirements management, cost estimation, Earned Value Management, and Engineering Gate reviews.
• Practical system engineering experience in product development, integration, deployment, and/or sustainment of COTS systems for the U.S Department of Defense (LINUX OS's, Microsoft OS's and applications).
• Experience providing mentorship to team members at various career levels (entry, intermediate and senior level).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Normal office environment.

Travel

• Travel up to 10% time typically for business and customer meetings/demonstrations, operational field support and system deployments.

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers' needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it's evident when you compare us with anyone.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

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