Staff Systems Engineer

Elbit America • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Systems Engineer performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Also performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new defense systems and components functioning as part of a System / Integrated Product Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Specific Degree Field Required: Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or other applicable technical discipline
• 14+ years of relevant professional experience in the systems engineering field
• Systems Engineering methods, tools, and procedures
• System Engineering requirements and architecture development tools
• Cameo - system engineering modeling
• Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department or required by program
• Experience working with ground combat systems, military vehicle architectures, mission systems, or survivability subsystems
• Experience with requirements management, integration, test
• DOORS requirements management tool suite
• Cameo or equivalent for Model Based System Engineering
• Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and other desktop tools
• Microsoft Projects
• Systems level analysis tools such as Mathlab, Matlab or equivalent
• Systems level block diagram capture tools such as Visio
• Other related systems engineering tools
• Strong communication skills
• Skilled and confident presenter

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is preferred
• Advanced DOORS requirements management training (preferred)
• Systems Engineering Simulation and Modeling concepts (preferred)
• Experience working on defense systems – especially safety critical systems (preferred)
• Prior leadership of integration events, field tests, or cross organizational technical transitions

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design
• Lead complex systems level architecture design and perform system level modeling and simulation.
• Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.
• Execute program while providing technical leadership.
• Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design of a product and procedures.
• Develop systems specifications, master test plans, and other necessary artifacts.
• Provide inputs into the integrated master schedules and track program progress.
• Assist in verification and validation responsibilities.
• Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and mentor entry level engineers.
• Lead and execute transition of technologies from R&D/advanced concepts into production or program baselines.
• Lead and execute Software/hardware integration, including leading these efforts.
• Lead and execute debug and troubleshoot multifunctional systems.
• Lead and execute live-fire testing, development of test plans and procedures, safety documentation.
• Other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees