Principal Weapons Systems Engineer

Serco North America, the 28^th largest prime IT contractor is a leading provider of professional, technology, and management services focused on the federal government. We advise, design, integrate and deliver solutions that transform how clients achieve their missions. Our agility, customer-first approach, robust portfolio of services, and global experience enable us to quickly respond with solutions that achieve outcomes with value. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Serco has approximately 11,500 employees and annual revenue of $1.3 billion, and is part of a $5B global business that has helped transform government and public services around the world. Serco is seeking candidate to assist in providing technical support to the Software Engineering Directorate (SED), U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM) during the entire life cycle of Lower Tier systems including PATRIOT and any other related systems for which SED has responsibility to support. Life cycle support is defined as the activity necessary to define concepts, define requirements, plan, manage, develop, sustain, modify, improve, field, and retire system computer resources in a time frame necessary to meet customer needs. Independent Validation & Verification (IV&V) software support is provided for Lower Tier weapon systems including PATRIOT and any other systems for which SED has responsibility to support to include identify and document any software problems; review system requirements documentation; review and analyze the developer’s Software Development Plan (SDP).

May require an advanced degree in Engineering or equivalent and eight to ten (8-10) years of experience in the field or in a related area. Provides expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Recommends alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Responsible for all internal activities and product development. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. Applicant selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Serco N.A. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V