Systems Engineer

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

Swift is seeking a Systems Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. You will contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents. Experience guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Required Skills:

• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s)- Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software facility, and personnel components
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Participate in an integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
• Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable and verifiable
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces test procedures) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
• Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, integrity, Non repudiation and Availability); Basic information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification Authentication, Access Control Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control bashing, key management )
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate a Windows environment, manage files and folders, use common workplace applications such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and email, effectively navigate web browsers, and troubleshoot routine issues independently.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 1: Seven (7) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity is required.
• Level 2: Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity is required.
• Level 3: Twenty (20) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity is required.
• BS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.