Sr. Principal Systems Engineer, Weapon System Integration

V2X Inc•Indianapolis, IN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

V2X is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for autonomous vehicle system integration and test to join their Systems Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN. This position involves creating advanced autonomous technologies as part of a fast-moving, cross-functional team. The engineer will work closely with partners inside and outside the organization to design and deliver innovative solutions for autonomous vehicles in a variety of operational environments. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity and has experience developing and integrating advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems. V2X is looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support DoD customers and international allies. The Senior Principal Lead Systems Engineer provides technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer will work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where strong communication and team building skills are critical to success.

Requirements

At least fifteen years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Direct responsibility of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) or autonomous systems design, development, integration, and testing
Demonstrated expertise developing requirements, performing system architecture, and leading hands-on test and integration activities for autonomous or robotics platforms
Experience implementing advanced autonomy algorithms, perception sensor integration (e.g., LIDAR, radar, computer vision), or drive-by-wire subsystems for military or commercial autonomous vehicles
Experience implementing and validating functional safety standards (ex. MIL-STD-882) and supporting cybersecurity risk assessments for vehicle autonomy
Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to large multi-discipline teams
Experience leading all systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across the program
Experience leading the development, integration and test of military avionics systems or similarly complex systems
Previous experience as a Lead Systems Engineer, Verification Lead, Integrated Product Team Lead, and/or Product Owner
Experience managing suppliers and overseeing the development of subsystems and components
Ability to take ownership of the engineering scope within the program and drive the necessary tasks to ultimately ensure the cross-function team meets the technical requirements
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders including leading both internal and customer design reviews
In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes
Experience leading Trade Studies, performing Risk and Opportunity analyses, and tracking and mitigating risks
Direct experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF
Experience mentoring engineers of all grade levels
Experience planning, executing and leading integration, verification and validation tasks and cross-product activities across the program
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience with machine learning frameworks and AI integration in autonomous systems
Experience with Agile development
Experience using standard data languages and tools (C/C++, Python, etc.)
Knowledge and experience working with digital data standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Radio Frequency (RF) communication, and ENET protocols
Experience working the front end of the business, creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, cost, and schedule estimates
Project management experience including cost, schedule, supplier management, risk, and opportunity assessment

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation
Work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT)
Provide leadership, technical direction, and guidance to large multi-discipline teams
Lead all systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across the program
Lead the development, integration and test of military avionics systems or similarly complex systems
Manage suppliers and oversee the development of subsystems and components
Take ownership of the engineering scope within the program and drive the necessary tasks to ultimately ensure the cross-function team meets the technical requirements
Effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders including leading both internal and customer design reviews
Lead Trade Studies, perform Risk and Opportunity analyses, and track and mitigate risks
Plan, execute and lead integration, verification and validation tasks and cross-product activities across the program