Lead, Systems Engineering - GPS

L3HHCM20•Yorba Linda, CA

2d•$127,500 - $236,500•Onsite

About The Position

Subject matter expert Systems Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of military GPS requirements development, traceability, analysis, integration, hardware test, verification, and validation, with emphasis on navigation and GPS receiver technology. Must be able to operate with minimal oversight with considerable latitude in assignments. Must be able to work in a team environment as an individual contributor. Must be able to work closely with the customer and other engineering disciplines. The products for which these systems are developed will operate in military embedded real‑time systems, as well as end products in weapons and ground environments. Job requires an understanding of systems engineering, GPS systems, Military GPS hardware, and the requirements needed to drive hardware design. Good interpersonal skills and communication skills are requirements. Experience with work in a classified environment and working with classified customer requirements is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with minimum 9 years, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years prior relevant experience (12+ years desired).
Active US Secret Security Clearance
5+ years' experience with Military GPS systems.
5+ years' previous experience in GPS receiver architecture experience and familiarity with M Code.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Requirements Development, Traceability, Analysis, Integration, Verification, and Validation for Navigation and GPS/GPS Receiver technology.
DOORS and RRE experience desired.
Strong scripting experience and debugging skills.
Experience with system integration, system test automation, and hardware/software issue isolation.
Proficient with wireless/RF test equipment (e.g., signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers).
Experience with DO 254 and DO 178.
Experience leading qualification testing, failure investigations, and complex issue resolution.
Must be able to work in a team environment as both an individual contributor and a team leader.
Must be able to work closely with the customer and other engineering disciplines.
Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with work in a classified environment and working with classified customer requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

Will contribute to providing innovative Systems Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
Will develop CONOPS, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer contract deliverable documentation (CDRLs) to meet program schedules.
Will support cross‑functional teams for cross‑functional design conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank‑page architecture development, and design.
Will contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and test with emphasis on military GPS receivers.
Will lead qualification testing, system integration, and end‑to‑end test efforts.
Will contribute to execution of design, build, integration, and test activities, problem resolution, and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
Will drive closure and resolve complex technical issues and challenges effectively, including leading failure investigations and troubleshooting activities.
Will provide project management reports as required and support senior‑level and customer reviews as necessary.
Will provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
Will interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW, HW, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
Will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, including leading execution of design, build, integration, and test activities, problem resolution, and verification that deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
Will participate or lead in the product development process, including design reviews.
Will develop and execute automated system test capabilities, including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, database interfaces, and reporting tools.
Will apply strong scripting and debugging skills, isolating issues in both software and hardware.
Will utilize proficiency with wireless/RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
Will support hardware and test software development as needed across lifecycle phases.