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Job Summary
Battelle is currently seeking a Configuration Management Systems Engineer (Entry Level). This is a full-time on-site position located in Arlington, VA.
Battelle is seeking a Configuration Management Systems Engineer to support the research, development, test and evaluation of security systems for components of the Department of Homeland Security.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include evaluating the holistic system and how changes would affect system operations and/or performance. This includes following government, and industry-level guidance and best practices found in ANSI/EIA 649C (Revised February 2019), INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook (4 th Ed.), and/or ISO 10007. Additional duties include:
Review of vendor Qualification Data Packages (QDP's) and/or all applicable system design documentation.
Lead role to facilitate functional decomposition and the establishment of the developmental system architecture and initial configuration baselines, performing configuration audits, change management, and so forth for systems entering test.
Perform systems engineering critical functions analysis and gap analysis to ensure proposed configuration items (CIs) align correctly with the technical requirements for the technology or system under test.
Support configuration control board process.
Serve as the point of contract for technology vendors regarding management of system engineering and configuration.
Candidates must have a strong background in understanding of hardware and software system design documentation - such as system-level block diagrams, relationship between system/sub-system, assembly/sub-assembly, UML/SYSML flow diagrams, engineering drawings (hardware), software release notes, etc. Candidate must also be a strong communicator with the capability to interact with a multi-faceted team, including federal clients and vendors. Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills and be capable of working multiple tasks in parallel under tight deadlines. Additionally, candidates should have excellent computer skills including applicable Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
Key Qualifications
The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Experience performing system engineering functions analysis and gap analysis on hardware systems
Sole U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain TSA Suitability.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of applicable work experience.
Experience reviewing Technical Data Packages (TDP) and Qualification Data Packages (QDP)
Possess TSA Suitability
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Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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