Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3HHCM20•Bellmead, TX

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist Systems Engineer 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 Sr. Spec. will require working knowledge of encrypted communications, flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). The Sr. Spec. 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 Sr. Spec. will support large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization 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 Sr. Spec. will provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
An active DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
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

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

Helping develop aircraft system requirements: Concept of Operations (ConOps), system specifications, component specifications, and system schematics.
Assisting with verification and validation activities such as: creating test plans, creating test procedures, physically operating the system to perform ground and flight testing, writing certification reports.
Supporting technical publications by providing source data and reviewing publications such as: system operating manuals, maintenance manuals, instructions for continued airworthiness.
Supporting periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, Testing, and Aircraft Field Support.
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).
Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems; requires climbing and crawling on the aircraft in confined areas to perform job duties.
Understanding and supporting the aircraft certification process (Civil : 14 CFR Part 25; Military: MIL-HDBK-516).
Interpreting and using aircraft technical documentation such as: system schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, aircraft technical publications, Standards (MIL, SAE, RTCA, 14 CFR, etc.).
Helping to create bids and writing proposals.
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.
Able to travel up to 10%.
Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering blueprints, test procedures, and technical publications.