Description
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a DHS Suitability and/or CBP Background Investigation.
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, including full systems lifecycle support.
- Experience supporting government acquisition programs; familiarity with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework.
- Proficiency in developing architecture views aligned with DoDAF or other federal architecture frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with MBSE (Innoslate, Cameo) and M&S tools (such as Spectrum-E, Arena, or AFSIM)
- Working knowledge of scripting or analytical languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
- Master's degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
- Experience leading a team.
- Experience supporting DHS, CBP, or other federal law enforcement or homeland security missions.
- Knowledge of enterprise and operational architectures in border security or similar domains.
- Familiarity with systems test and evaluation, operational assessments, and technology pilots.
- Experience in leading or participating in working groups or cross-agency technical initiatives.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary transparency pay range for the Washington DC area: $155k-$185k.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
The Senior Systems Engineer will provide senior-level engineering support to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This position will contribute to the full lifecycle development of complex CBP systems—from architecture and requirements development through modeling and simulation (M&S), testing and assessment, and operational rollout. The role focuses on aligning new and existing capabilities with mission needs through enterprise-level engineering and systems analysis. Primary responsibilities will fall within the following areas.
- Architecture Development and Capability Assessment
- Develop and maintain enterprise architecture products, including operational, system, and capability views in accordance with frameworks such as DoDAF.
- Support analysis of CBP acquisition programs and initiatives to assess alignment with strategic capability priorities.
- Assist in identifying gaps and overlaps across programs and recommend integration strategies.
- Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Apply MBSE practices and digital engineering tools (e.g., Innoslate, Cameo or similar solution) to create system models and simulations that inform systems development.
- Participate in CBP-wide working groups to drive the adoption of consistent digital engineering practices across the enterprise.
- Leverage architectural data to develop and run M&S to assess new operational concepts, evaluate proposed system enhancements, and identify potential risks.
- Technology Assessment and Piloting
- Support evaluation of emerging technologies through pilot efforts and operational demonstrations.
- Work with CBP stakeholders to capture operational needs, define technical requirements, and assess feasibility and suitability.
Conduct market research, draft technical specifications, and contribute to test planning and results analysis
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