Quantum Research Int’l Hiring for SYSTEMS ENGINEER at Central, AL Full Time

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum’s Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation’s Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL, and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

Quantum Research International has an opening for a Systems Engineer supporting our customer at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The individual will provide subject matter expert-level system engineer support to various customers, Program Executive Office (PEO), Missiles and Space (MS), and to the Office of Chief Engineer (OCE). They will provide the necessary technical knowledge and expertise to support the PEO, MS, OCE and the associated PEO and MS weapons systems’ programs. The individual will use knowledge and experience alone with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the associated tools to provide R&D and engineering services that may involve all life‐cycle phases in support of PEO, MS‐managed weapons systems’ processes, and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assess the implementation of Systems Engineering (SE) in the PEO, MS, and Project Offices (POs). Identify opportunities for improvement of effectiveness and efficiencies in support to other PEO MS Staffs and POs. Develop PEO, MS, SE standards, policies, and procedures. Identify SE “best practices”.
• Provide training to Chief Engineer Staff (CES) and PO SEs in SE standards, policies, procedures and “best practices”. Assist other CES members in developing metrics in their areas of responsibility (AORs). Identify basis for SE metrics and rationale for metric values. Evaluate SE metrics as ed by PEO MS POs in Program Management Reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of new SE tools and techniques in the PEO, MS, and POs for Integrated Master Scheduling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Product Data Management.
• Participate as an Independent Assessor of Program Management Offices (PMO) Technical Reviews. Evaluate SE planning in PMO System Engineering Plans, Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, and other PMO Acquisition Milestone documentation. Support PMOs in the conduct of Technology Readiness Assessments, Integration Readiness Assessments, and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments. Provide SE Subject Matter Expertise in Program Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings. Support POs in ‘shaping briefings’ to the PEO and MS.
• Develop briefings, white papers, information papers for the PEO, MS, and CE.
• Provide periodic status s to the PEO, MS, and CE input to the PEO, MS, Weekly Significant Events , and PEO, MS internal and external articles as required.
• Respond to Staff Action Office (SACO) Taskers as required. Initiate internal SACO Taskers as required.
• Support request from the PEO and MS Business Management Office for information, assessments, and evaluations. Evaluate Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Information (RFI), Responses to RFPs and RFIs, Contract Requirements Packages, and other PMO contract documentation as required.

Requirements:

Mid-Level:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related field is required and 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience).
• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and/or modeling and simulation.

Senior Level:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related field is required and 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience).
• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and/or modeling and simulation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience performing software integration with hardware, firmware, and other software, including coordination with interfacing technical teams.
• Experience in formal technical writing (i.e., Whitepapers, Tech-Notes, Technical Journals, and Research s).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.