TSA Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2022-10-12-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

IN203: 6125 E 21st St. IndianapolisIN 6125 East 21st Street , Indianapolis, IN, 46219 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

The position you are applying for is with Vertex Technology & Training Solutions which was formerly Raytheon Global Training & Logistics. The Vertex Company acquired Raytheon Global Training & Logistics in December 2021.

VERTEX OVERVIEW

The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through end-of-life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50-year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

The Vertex Company is a Federal Contractor and must comply with Federal mandates. All employees may be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of continued employment. A medical or religious accommodation may be granted on a case-by-case basis. For an accommodation to be considered, you must submit the COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Request form.

Vertex is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30-year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world class businesses (www.americanindustrial.com).

Vertex is growing! The Vertex Company Technology & Training Solutions Division is currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for its Homeland Security Department. This individual will provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and construction of TSA certified Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS). As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will primarily support the Checked Baggage Screening Equipment Deployment Services (SEDS) IDIQ Program, which is a task order-based program, supporting nationwide airport projects. In some instances, there may be multiple projects at a single airport. The projects to be supported will be at varying phases of the TSA deployment life cycle including Planning, Design, Construction, Installation, Testing and Closeout.

Typical Duties:

• Support project planning, coordination, and technical advisement services to facilitate TSE installation, integration, networking, testing, removal and relocation, as required by the task order.
• Technical liaison to the TSA Regional Technical Monitor (TM) throughout the life cycle of each assigned project.
• Keep the TM highly informed on project progress and issues to avoid negative impacts to schedule, cost, or performance.
• Be able to manage large and complex projects delivering them on-time and on-budget.
• Help in business planning and the preparation of proposals.
• Develop, plan, and design Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS) components, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and analysis (operational flow, structural).
• Familiarity with Reduced Size, Medium Speed, and High-Speed Explosive Detection equipment from various manufacturers that have unique operating characteristics and limitations.
• Familiarity with BHS controls, BHS operations, and TSA Airport operations. You will be responsible for technical coordination, as well as cost and schedule performance of the project installation, test and acceptance for TSA Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS) usage.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Experience with Project Management preferably on airport design and/or construction projects involving baggage handling systems, including basic proficiency with Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Experience designing complex systems, ideally Medium Speed and Reduced Sized EDS baggage handling systems, including standalone installations and outbound sortation systems.
• Experience with airport terminal planning and design, with specific experience with construction phasing and airport/airline operations.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programming
• Experience planning and executing of functional check-out and testing
• Experience leading Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and other customer reviews
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be capable of completing and obtaining Airport SIDA badges with escort privileges at the project sites assigned without complication.
• Candidate must have willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to airport construction sites.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite of software. This includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (PGDS) v7 the proposed PGDS v8.
• Familiarity with Checkpoint Requirements and Planning Guide (CRPG).
• Familiarity with TSA's PDGS CCR and RFV processes.
• TSA Regional Technical Monitor (TM) interface.
• Experience with Drawing/Cost Estimate/Schedule preparation, oversight, and reviews
• Experience with Airport drawing review and construction requirements coordination.
• Experience coordinating SAT, Integration, TRR, ISAT (as directed by the TSA TM).
• Experience developing shipping and rigging SOWs for Installations and Decommissioning's.

Required Education:

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related Engineering field is desired, a Master of Science is a plus, with 8 years of combined relevant experience.

• Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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