SYSTEM ENGINEER II

FlightSafety International • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The System Engineer II supports Aircrew Training System (ATS) and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) programs via the performance of systems engineering, project engineering, subcontractor management, modification design, logistics engineering and proposal estimation and proposal preparation tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or computer science discipline or four years combination of education, experience, and training, in addition to what is listed below.
• Five years of engineering or computer science experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with others without constant direct supervision.
• Ability to tactfully manage and direct subcontractor personnel.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and to assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work.
• Ability to accept direction from other managers on various projects.
• Ability to accurately use a computer and software.
• Solid knowledge of ATS design and logistics engineering concepts.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a SECRET security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or graduate studies in System Engineering desired.
• Aircrew training system or flight simulation device experience (support, modification, update) with military/Department of Defense engineering standards including specification and configuration management practices is highly desirable.
• Experience in Flight Dynamics and Aerodynamics including the collection and analysis of aircraft flight test data and its translation into a flight simulation model able to meet certification requirements under Civil and Military standards is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing technical requirements and developing specifications and Statements of Work for modifications, updates, improvements to, and/or new ATS/CLS program components.
• Reviews and edits Statements of Work, Specifications, and technical documents prepared and/or submitted by others.
• Supports program management and logistics functions via the performance of analyses and trade studies.
• Assists in preparing cost estimates and technical text for ATS, CLS proposals, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Advance Change Study Notices (ACSNs), and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), and New Business proposals.
• Assists in accomplishing subcontractor/vendor technical design reviews and audits. May direct subcontractor personnel or provide in-depth analysis of subcontractor performance for progress payment purposes.
• Participates as a presenter and/or technical advisor in customer technical interchange meetings, audits and program reviews.
• Prepares subcontractor/vendor specifications and Statement of Work for Request for Proposals (RFPs) and subcontracts.
• Performs technical evaluations of proposals received and prepares recommendations for upper management.
• Travels to ATS sites and subcontractor facilities.
• Performs make/buy analyses.
• Supports modification projects, including cost and schedule management and reporting.
• Assists in the development of new business proposals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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