Specialist, Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Sr. Specialist Systems Engineer (SSSE) will be responsible for supporting the development, integration, test, and verification of a variety of new and/or modified systems for a missionized Gulfstream G550 platform. The SSSE will require working knowledge of flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). The SSSE will be responsible for requirements development and management, technical risk identification, system design, system Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V), civil and military certification, and liaison troubleshooting and sustainment efforts. The SSSE will support large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction on and off-site. They will Communicate with internal leadership, external subcontractors and customer teams to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. The SSSE will provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).
- Responsibility for requirements development and management, technical risk identification, system design, system Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V), civil and military certification, and liaison troubleshooting and sustainment efforts.
- Significant experience with some or all of the following: encrypted communications, flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Proficient communication skills (verbal, written, slide presentations).
- Proficient technical writing skills (specifications, procedures, reports).
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, engineering blueprints, test procedures, and technical publications.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, OR minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies.
- Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery.
- Ability to travel as needed based on business demands.
- An active DoD Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship, with the ability to attain a Top Secret (SCI) Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred.
- Experience conducting first article verification testing.
- Experience managing requirements within a management tool (DOORS, JAMA, etc.).
- Experience working within a MBSE tool (CSM preferred).
- Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers.
- Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders.
- Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, integration, test, and verification of new and/or modified systems for a missionized Gulfstream G550 platform.
- Develop aircraft system requirements including Concept of Operations (ConOps), system specifications, component specifications, and system schematics.
- Perform verification and validation by creating test plans, test procedures, physically operating the system for ground and flight testing, and writing certification reports.
- Support technical publications by providing source data and reviewing documents such as system operating manuals, maintenance manuals, and instructions for continued airworthiness.
- Support periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, Testing, and Aircraft Field Support.
- Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems, including climbing and crawling on the aircraft in confined areas.
- Interpret and use aircraft technical documentation such as system schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, aircraft technical publications, and Standards (MIL, SAE, RTCA, 14 CFR, etc.).
- Create bids and write proposals.
- Understand and support the aircraft certification process (Civil: 14 CFR Part 25; Military: MIL-HDBK-516).
- Communicate with internal leadership, external subcontractors and customer teams to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
- Provide input into new products/processes and implement operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
