System Engineer Level 1 - Woburn, MA
About The Position
Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation. Davidson is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 1 in Woburn, MA. The qualified candidate will support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) department. The MDS department delivers cutting-edge expertise in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test, and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems. You will play a critical part in the enhancement and modernization of Ground-Based Radar (GBR) Systems. Your contributions will include developing and analyzing system requirements, designing system architectures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced radar solutions.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering, Science, Math or related discipline
- 0-2 years' experience in an engineering role with programming in MATLAB, Java, Python, C or C++; theoretical knowledge of job area
- Experience working with integration or test activities for hardware or software products
- Experience with DOORS or related database
- Experience in development of test scripts and performance analysis
- Experience with Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
- Currently hold active DoD Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with radar system concepts including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms, as well as their behaviors and performance.
- Proven experience in system-level requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and/or the design of system-level software architecture.
- Hands-on experience in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools to analyze radar requirements and performance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools to ensure engineering excellence.
- Track record of developing technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as python, C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS.
- Familiarity with the software development process using Agile methodologies and associated tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven history of delivering innovative technical solutions.
- Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills, including technical writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience interfacing with customers and leading the development of technical solutions for complex user requirements.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a geographically distributed team environment.
- Experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
- Advanced Degree in STEM
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of architectures and requirements to define, characterize, and document Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems.
- Contribute to architectural framework updates, system-of-system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
- Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance aligns with operational objectives.
- Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineers to deliver innovative and high-performing radar solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
