What are the responsibilities and job description for the UAS Engineer IX (Contingent 0052) position at SPS?
This position is contingent upon hire and requires a secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
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Provide high-level engineering support in the design, development, testing, and sustainment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), with emphasis on a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
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Support technical efforts related to mission systems architecture, cybersecurity and information assurance, and aircraft survivability.
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Lead or participate in engineering and design reviews; provide expert technical recommendations to government stakeholders.
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Conduct systems engineering analyses to identify, resolve, and prevent operational and sustainment issues.
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Support planning and oversight of mission-critical computer systems, including acquisition, configuration, and integration of hardware and software.
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Analyze technical data to support lifecycle sustainment planning, software/hardware configuration management, and documentation development.
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Contribute to logistics documentation such as Lifecycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs), and technical manuals.
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Assist in managing system interface agreements, maintenance strategies, and periodic test/certification planning.
Education and Experience Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited program of study.
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Meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.
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A minimum of 10 years of related job experience is required, all earned after receipt of the task-related degree.
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Must be able to operate independently with minimal supervision while receiving strategic guidance from senior managers, engineers, or scientists and independently work to accomplish assigned tasks.
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An Engineer must hold an engineering degree from an accredited program; a Scientist must hold a science degree from an accredited college or university.
