Visual Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Visual Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Develop and deliver executive-level briefings and visual narratives that clearly communicate program status, risks, and key performance metrics to senior leadership and governance boards.

• Design and maintain system and solution architecture visuals (diagrams, models, workflows) that align with SELC standards and clearly convey complex technical designs to diverse stakeholders.

• Analyze operational, test, and acquisition data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps, translating findings into visual and written insights that support planning and decision-making.

• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualizations that consolidate technical, lifecycle, and financial information into intuitive views for leadership oversight.

• Create and manage technical documentation sets (e.g., system specifications, test plans, compliance artifacts) ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability for audits and governance reviews.

• Support configuration management by maintaining accurate, version-controlled visual and textual artifacts that trace changes across hardware, software, and documentation.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to capture requirements and translate them into structured visual and written technical artifacts.

• Develop risk analysis visuals and narratives, including risk matrices and mitigation summaries, to inform program leadership and acquisition decision-makers.

• Produce visually oriented training and reference materials that simplify complex workflows and technical concepts for field operators and technical staff.

• Integrate and visualize test and evaluation data within centralized repositories, enabling automated or streamlined reporting of readiness and performance for milestone decisions.

• Document cybersecurity-relevant architectures, data flows, and control implementations through clear visual artifacts that support ATO and ongoing compliance activities.

• Support acquisition lifecycle activities by visually mapping requirements to deliverables and demonstrating compliance through structured documentation and traceability graphics.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• CBP BI or Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's Degree with 8-10 years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and SharePoint and other visualization tools.
• Knowledge of DHS/CBP's mission, vision, goals, and culture.
• Excellent writing, briefing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and experienced supporting senior Government leaders and technical/business professionals.