Staff Systems Engineer

Twenty-Six Defense • Fort Worth, TX

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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. The role also performs functional and timeline analyses, detailed trade studies, and requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into system specifications. Analyses cover all levels of a total system product, from concept and design through fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The engineer ensures customer or product requirements are converted into total system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints, and provides guidance in developing defense systems and components as part of a System / Integrated Product Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or another applicable technical discipline.
• 14+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with ground combat systems, military vehicle architectures, mission systems, or survivability subsystems.
• Experience with requirements management, integration, and test.
• Experience with DOORS requirements management tools.
• Experience with Cameo or equivalent Model Based System Engineering tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and other desktop tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Projects.
• Experience with systems-level analysis tools such as Mathlab, MATLAB, or equivalent.
• Experience with systems-level block diagram capture tools such as Visio.
• Strong communication skills.
• Skilled and confident presentation ability.
• Ability to travel 15%.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and additional Life and AD&D insurance available.
• Flexible Vacation and PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary benefits including Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior