Lead, Systems Engineering

L3HHCM20•Yorba Linda, CA

About The Position

The Lead, Systems Engineer is a senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in most aspects of the systems engineering process, will have direct experience designing and testing complex systems, and will be comfortable coordinating and leading teams of technical personnel. Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary. Identifies and addresses changes within own job area. Works to achieve operational targets with direct impact on the departmental results. Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues. The Range and Test Solutions business area is responsible for sustaining and upgrading flight test instrumentation including Underwater Acoustics, Telemetry, Communications, Data Recording systems, and/or Radar.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
5+ years of direct Engineering experience
Direct experience working with at least one of the following technologies: Underwater Acoustics, Telemetry, Communications, Data Recording systems, and/or Radar.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative, drive, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Support digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Generation of requirements specifications
Generation of functional block diagrams, use-case diagrams, etc.
Integration and test planning, including generation of plans and procedures.
Interfacing with the other engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, project, etc.) to ensure proper coordination of the systems aspects of the project.
Generate and/or update drawings, parts lists, Engineering Orders, wiring lists, diagrams, and schematics.
Generation of Engineering Change Orders
Creation and presentation of design review materials
Verification of system interfaces
Must have the ability to travel.
Work to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches.