Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

V2X•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

V2X is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join its Systems Engineering team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on autonomous vehicle system integration and test, developing advanced autonomous technologies as part of a fast-moving, cross-functional team. The engineer will collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver solutions for autonomous vehicles in varied operational environments. The Senior Principal Lead Systems Engineer provides technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle, including concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation. The position works within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) and requires strong communication and team-building skills. The ideal candidate is experienced with modern development processes and advanced system integration, including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems, and is motivated to support Department of Defense customers and international allies.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
At least 15 years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to large multidisciplinary teams.
Experience leading systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across a program.
Ability to own the engineering scope within a program and drive work to meet technical requirements.
Experience developing technical baselines, including requirements and architecture; leading development teams; and developing and reviewing Engineering Change Requests.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and lead design reviews.
In-depth understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle and processes.
Experience mentoring engineers at all grade levels.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive understanding of AA&E and Airborne Store related systems.
Experience managing suppliers and overseeing development of subsystems and components.
Experience designing, developing, and integrating UAI Type I and Type II Carriage Systems.
Experience designing, developing, and integrating gravity release and pneumatic ejection systems.
Knowledge and experience with Universal Armament Interface (UAI), including MIL-STD-1553 EBR, MIL-STD-1760, and JMMI.
Experience working with government customers, including the US Army, US Navy, USMC, and/or USAF; direct support of UAI JICWG is desired.
Experience with Carriage System development and design criteria standards such as MIL-STD-8591 and MIL-STD-2088B.
Experience working with IEEE Standard 15288.
Experience supporting government integration, ground, and flight test events, including planning, test card generation, telemetry/data acquisition systems, and system validation.
Experience with business development activities, including creating or reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, and cost and schedule estimates.
A Master's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline may be counted as the equivalent of two years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle, from concept development through verification and validation.
Lead systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across the program.
Take ownership of the program's engineering scope and drive tasks to ensure the cross-functional team meets technical requirements.
Develop technical baselines, including requirements and architecture.
Lead development teams and develop and review Engineering Change Requests.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and lead internal and customer design reviews.
Mentor engineers at all grade levels.
Work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team to support system design, implementation, integration, verification, and validation.

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