Systems Design Engineer 5

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Senior integration engineer that will lead a dedicated team for hardware software integration (HSI) with virtual training devices, product launches and deployments. Requires a full stack understanding of the workings of the product and production line and understanding of interfacing with virtual training devices. Acts as the critical link between the development teams and the test team. Ensures that products are deployed consistently and with a high level of quality. Needs both technical skills and small team leadership experience.

This is an onsite position at a CESI Orlando facility.

Leads a team of integration, software, systems, cyber, and/or test engineers towards the development of a singular product. Creates instructions and guides for repeatable deployments.
• Works with the test team to ensure that the product is ready for test; works with the DevSecOps team to ensure that the product contains all necessary components.
• Works with the virtual training hardware provider to track hardware APIs, device driver, and hardware provider software content deliveries for integration with the training system software.
• Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems.
• Plans, conducts and technically directs projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.
• Conducts investigations of considerable complexity. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Reviews completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommends corrections in technical application and analysis to management.
• Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.
• Provides technical consultation to other organizations.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• 15 or more years applicable progressively complex systems design engineering experience, including integration of complex hardware/software systems.
• Flexibility and a willingness to change directions to meet organizational needs
• Experience with constructive, virtual, and/or gaming systems

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.