Scientist, Systems Engineering

L3HHCM20•Clifton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Systems Engineer position will be responsible for the technical execution of a program(s) under the Electronic Warfare portfolio in Clifton, NJ. The Chief Systems Engineer will report to the Systems Engineering Electronic Warfare Sr. Manager. Additional responsibilities will include providing technical direction to all current portfolio members (programs/pursuits/IRADs), leading the development and prioritization of the core portfolio product(s) and new enterprise pursuits, providing customer briefings, and collaborating with Chief System Architect on future architecture(s) and technology roadmap. The position involves close coordination with the program managers working portfolio programs. The position will also provide coaching and development for the portfolio engineering staff as well as oversight and direction for the entire portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret Security Clearance, US Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.

Nice To Haves

Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Expert, with specific experience in Electronic Attack
Extensive experience in an Engineering leadership role including estimating and executing to budgets, such as: Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates
Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations
Experience with systems integration and test, including but not limited to systems integration lab (SIL), chamber, ground, and flight
Experience with requirements development and architecture definition
Experience on large scale Hardware / Software Engineering development efforts
Experience on large scale Hardware Environmental Qualification testing efforts
Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner, including executive presentations, Program updates with internal & external stakeholders, etc
People skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
Communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
Ability to lift to 20 lbs
Up to 10% travel may be required
Other duties as required
Prior experience in a Chief Systems Engineer role
Familiarity with the anti-ship and naval defenses market, mission, priorities, initiatives, CONOPS, use cases, and user community
Multi-domain knowledge, in particular systems, RF, software, and firmware
Experience in Design for Cost and Design for Manufacturing methodologies is highly preferred
Experience in business capture
Hands on experience in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization of embedded RF systems
System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces, and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
Experience leading a team to complete assigned program tasking
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
Competency making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information
Experience using Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

Subject matter expert in the area of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, including knowledge of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Support Measures (ES), and Electronic Protection (EP).
Proven experience with in the develop of EW decoys, jammers (stand-off, escort, self-protection), and self-protection suites, as well as in small form factors
Skilled in integrating these capabilities into mission architectures to defeat or degrade adversary sensors and weapon systems
Understand customer mission, customer sets, drives technical strategy within the portfolio
Final technical authority of the core product(s) and programs in alignment/coordination with Chief System Architect
Lead technical council in definition of and provide approval on SW/FW approaches, HW Baselines, and Demos/Event details. Facilitate/execute capability breakdown to Epic level, guide definition/documentation required to handoff work to teams and further breakdown work.
Eliminate technical roadblocks for product and program development
Develops, tracks, and presents technical performance metrics
Works with the program managers to perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization
Improves upon existing Systems Engineering processes
Oversee trade studies on a variety of systems and components
Oversee design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test
Oversees simulations and other analyses to predict system performance in various environments
Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings
Participates in proposal activities both cost and technical
Oversee IRAD execution within the portfolio
Represents programs as the lead engineering interface to customers
Develop, mentor, and motivate systems engineers to peak performance
Must be able to effectively interface with portfolio management, program management, and customers
Engineering POC for program accomplishments, issues, highlights, weekly status within the Portfolio