Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Beavercreek, OH

Work Location: onsite

• Providing critical technical advisory support to integration planning and implementation for the DAF PEO C3BM Battle Network. This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive acquisition experience particularly in supporting the development of acquisition interoperability strategies for a complex multi-system-of-systems (SoS) information technology architecture; developing SoS matrices; performing integrated SoS assessments; executing the mission engineering process; drafting (SoS) requirements; developing DAF Battle Network architecture; developing consulting with numerous program representatives to evaluate functional requirements, supporting government officials in approval of acquisition documents (e.g. acquisition strategies), monitoring & advising on program execution/integration (e.g. schedule, risks) on behalf of government officials.
• Provide recommendations on processes and usage of Digital Engineering tools.
• Support use of tools such as Cameo, Jira, and Confluence.
• Provide excellent customer support and ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers. Assist in the coordination for onboarding and offboarding of Mission Integration personnel

• 15+ years of relevant work experience supporting cross-functional teams across an enterprise, combination system of systems.
• Experience working on classified and special access programs.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Wright-Patterson AFB, OH to support in-person attendance needs.
• 5+ years of experience working with digital engineering and modern model-based technologies, such as: model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or model-based design (MBD), model-based definition, manufacturing, and inspection (MBDMI), model-based services and MRO.
• Knowledge and experience working in Agile / Scrum teams, including daily standups, retrospectives, demos/reviews; experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with system of systems analysis, requirements development, and requirements documentation.
• Experience with modern architecture frameworks and designs.
• Must have a high level of motivation, be adept at exploring and learning about new technologies, and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight.
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships to leverage information and insights across key groups.
• Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

• Experience with or knowledge of Homeland Defense concepts, C2 systems, Integrated Air Defense, and Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of C-UAS systems, both kinetic and non-kinetic.
• Experience working on-site in a government client environment.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s framework, directives, and policies.

• Bachelor’ degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant discipline.
• (Highly Desired) Master’s in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant discipline.

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility