C3BM - Systems Engineer - Senior - Hanscom

Makai LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). C3BM has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.

• Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.

 

• Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the DAF C3BM enterprise architecture.

 

• Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity.

 

• Support risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.

 

• Assist in developing execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.

 

• Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.

 

• Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and weapon systems.

 

• Capture and analyze current and future operational architectures based on mission and engagement scenarios.

 

• Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi-domain architectures.

 

• Support identification, assessment, and maturation of innovative concepts through analysis, modeling, simulation, and systems engineering activities.

 

• Prepare and support technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, and recommendations for Government leadership.

Technical Skills

• Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle


• Systems Architecture and Integration


• Requirements Analysis and Development


• Mission Integration and Systems of Systems Engineering


• Operational Analysis and Architecture Development


• Cloud-based systems, including management and project of cost performance


• Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles


• Knowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75


• Modeling, Simulation and Analysis


• Technical Documentation and Brief Development

Degree/Education and Experience Requirements

• BA/BS degree


• 10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting the Department of Defense programs

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen


• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance and have current SCI eligibility

Required Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems with minimal oversight


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to collaborate effectively across Government, contractor, joint, and coalition organizations


• Ability to communicate technical concepts to senior leadership and stakeholders


• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Working Conditions

• Sitting at desk. Phone use and PC or laptop. Filing required. May require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies or files up to 25 lbs. Extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.


• General office equipment, which includes telephone, fax machine, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment.


• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is mandatory. 


• You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work


• Travel <10% (might be required per the customer’s discretion)


• Candidates must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace. Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government, military and contractor personnel at all levels. 


• Candidates must be able to interface effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.


• Grooming and dress is usually business casual, but dependent on client’s standards. Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.

Estimated Compensation

• $108,000 - $118,000

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to employee's experience, skills, education, industry, location, company size, and overall market demand. 

General Description of Benefits and Other Compensation to be Offered: 

• 11 Federal Holidays with Pay 


• Vacation (Personal/sick leave) 


• Medical, Dental, Vision 


• Wellness Participation 


• Weight Loss Reimbursement 


• Health Care Flex Spending 


• Short Term/Long Term Disability 


• Simple IRA (Savings Incentive Match Plan) 


• Basic Life Insurance 


• Tuition Assistance Program 


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 


• Other Paid Absences 


• Professional Memberships 


• Overtime Pay


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

As an EOE/AA employer, Makai, LLC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.