Systems Engineer - GTRI - CIPHER - Open Rank

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The CHART Program Coordinator will monitor, analyze, and report ship and shore modernization efforts, tracking changes to existing systems and the integration of new capabilities, coordinate with resource sponsors to collect needed data to accurately reflect modernization in the surface force through CHART database.

The Systems Engineer oversees and coordinates the work of technical teams on systems projects, ensuring the successful design, implementation, operation, and technical management of those projects. Taking a holistic approach to systems engineering, the Systems Engineer ensures that all aspects of a system project are considered and addressed. The Systems Engineer works closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and then develops and documents technical requirements that meet those needs. The Systems Engineer leads the design team in developing a system architecture that meets all of the requirements. After the system is designed, the Systems Engineer oversees the implementation of the system, working with the implementation team to ensure that it meets all of the requirements. Once the system is deployed, the Systems Engineer manages the technical aspects of the system, including monitoring performance, troubleshooting problems, and making improvements.

• Create product or system definitions and conduct initial requirements analysis
• Contribute to technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes
• Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements
• Interface with and begin to work with disparate engineering teams for technical tasking

• Perform regular quality checks to ensure the accuracy of the data within the database and its corresponding reports, implement and maintain appropriate data security measures to protect sensitive or classified information, ensure compliance with all applicable security regulations.
• Responsibilities include addressing and resolving any data integrity issues promptly, to ensure that the database performs consistently and securely.

• CHART database experience
• Python experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• Naval surface program trend experience

<10% travel

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM Degree.

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

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