Principal Systems Engineer – EO/IR Systems

About the position

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership across the Tactical Solutions EO/IR Systems sector program portfolio (Maritime, Air, Ground).
• Provide engineering support to architect EO/IR mission solutions and system concepts.
• Provide systems engineering leadership of technical teams to define, direct implementation, and operate complex mission systems which include tactical platforms, instruments, and ground systems.
• Oversee and guide the management of specific analyses to show mission/payload performance and mission utility.
• Oversee and guide the management of mission requirements – allocation, verification, and validation.
• Develop systems engineering execution plans – schedules, staffing, and cost.
• Develop metrics to evaluate concepts that represent mission/system utility for the customer.
• Creatively apply our heritage and expertise to solve customer problems in novel and cost-effective ways.
• Mentor other systems engineers in systems engineering.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers.
• Support technical proposal development as needed.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
• Proven track record in producibility of designs with cost, budget, and schedule constraints for self and others is essential.
• Experienced at establishing relationships with key personnel within customer community.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in relevant business environments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing mission concepts, including tactical and ground components.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of mission program execution, including early planning, design reviews, manufacture, assembly, integration, test, sell-off, mission operation, and sustainment.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, concept of operations, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation.
• Superb presentation skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• MS in Physics/Engineering or a related technical field.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program