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System of Systems Architect Engineer (NAVWAR) - PNT

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Overview

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate need for a System of Systems Architect Engineer (NAVWAR) in support the Army Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Program at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. The PM PNT provides administrative, business management, programmatic contracting, information technology (IT), program management, engineering, logistics, test and evaluation (T&E), training, operations, security, technology protection, foreign military sales, and acquisition and strategic planning services to the Army director PNT systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

  • Shall provide system engineering, integration, and administration support services to PM PNT; PNT-related portions of the common operating environment (COE) initiative; and system-of-systems and modular and open systems architecture activities and technologies throughout all life cycle phases.
  • Shall provide subject matter expertise in commercially available collaboration tools to permit secure, cross-functional collaboration across the program.
  • Shall provide input into the development of classified and unclassified PM PNT and COE objectives, requirements analysis, strategies, schedules, documentation, business case analysis, acquisition planning, policy implementation, and achievement of milestone objectives in support of milestone decisions, COE version updates, and PNT and Army enterprise PNT architecture development.
  • Shall provide the following systems engineering support services for all classified and unclassified PM PNT products: concept development; requirements analysis development and documentation; systems design and architecture; open systems architecture; adoption of consensus-based standards; ensuring publishing of key interfaces within the system and relevant design disclosure; modeling and simulation; integration, test, and evaluation; hardware and software validation; host platform integration support; and field demonstrations.
  • Shall coordinate, develop, update, and document PM PNT and COE requirements; product and customer data; briefings; internal and external reporting and tracking systems; various IPTs and working groups; website and knowledge management activities; and security activities.
  • Shall provide subject matter expertise and support modular and open systems architecture and designs that adopt consensus-based standards and support rapid and affordable insertion/integration and refreshment of technology through modular open design.
  • Shall provide support to PNT Enterprise architecture and architecture strategy development and liaison support to PM PNT across the ASA (ALT) PEOs and related AFC stakeholders.
  • Shall work with PM PNT products as well as other PNT providers, consumers, and hosts of PNT systems to facilitate cross-PEO coordination and synchronization.
  • Shall participate in classified (Secret and Top Secret) meetings, as required.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and PNT to support program architecture development.
  • Create, modify, and review engineering and acquisition documentation to meet program milestone requirements.
  • Attend product, platform, vendor, and client meetings and reviews; provide assessment of vendor progress and input to the assistant product manager on solutions to technical problems within the program.
  • Provide technical input and recommendations for system design to program leads and external support organizations to align with program requirements, operational needs, and program constraints.
  • Interface with external stakeholder organizations that contribute to the product’s system-of-systems approach.
  • Update program documentation and briefings to incorporate technical information and strategies.

Requirements

Education, Requirements, and Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of an active or current Secret security clearance verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), but preferably a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
  • Level III: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or systems engineering (or equivalent) with seven (7) years’ experience or a master's degree with five (5) years’ experience in DoW/DoD systems of systems engineering.
  • Position required to build the architecture for NAVWAR Attack, provide subject matter expertise on EW/SIGINT, and support Acquisition activities
  • Highly preferred: Expert level experience with Electronic Warfare (EW)
  • Highly preferred: Expert level experience working with Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Systems Engineering
  • OR other related Army PNT technologies

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

  • Do you have an active or current Secret security clearance verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)? yes / no
  • Do you have an active or current Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility, verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)? yes / no

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