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Information Systems Engineer - Huntsville, Alabama

IT Professional Services/Project Support focused government contractor seeks a candidate for an Information Systems Engineer position with NASA in Huntsville, AL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures technical compliance through a disciplined Systems Engineering (SE) approach for the Project office. Works closely with senior technical leaders across project offices and support organizations. This position is expected to be a proactive systems advocate (system troubleshooter and problem solver) while managing stakeholder expectations and demonstrating good organizational judgment.

  • Performs system analysis, trades, and requirements decomposition
  • Understands and applies system engineering and information systems expertise to perform and document: Requirements definition, Requirements analysis, Requirements management in a requirements database, Software requirements definition, Technical documentation development, System, Data and Process mapping, System architecture design and Database development
  • Develops innovative solutions to unique problems
  • Sets up feedback mechanism and processes to actively involve the client and team members in the SE process
  • Provides guidance, coaching, direction, and support of the SE discipline
  • Prepares and presents strategies during client meetings
  • Maintains information organization, enabling the client to easily locate data and information
  • Assists in creating policy and procedures associated with information systems and configuration management and ensures established policies are applied
  • For configuration reviews, helps prepare presentation materials, solicits feedback from attendees, and ensures approved actions are completed
  • Participates in the coordination and administration of assigned configuration management activities
  • Provides services to operations personnel related to SE management and processes
  • Develops effective working relationships with program personnel

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Skilled in requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, traceability, integration, test, verification and life-cycle engineering
  • 5+ years of SE experience with an Aerospace/Defense contractor, DoD. Space System, or IT client (NASA experience a plus)
  • Extensive experience in information systems SE knowledge and experience in applying SE processes for technical program management and product development
  • Technical degree required. Advance degree preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Proficiency in the use of SE specific engineering tools (DOORS, SLATE, and CRADLE)
  • Ability to work comfortably in a multi-vendor, high-energy environment
  • Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple assignments concurrently
  • Excellent communications (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills
  • Positive customer service attitude
  • Well rounded understanding of technology, operations, and business processes

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your rèsumè, cover letter and salary expectations to careers@freedomis.com.

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