Systems Engineer Principal

Flightsafety International Inc.•Urbana, IL

46d

About The Position

FRASCA, a FlightSafety International company, designs and manufactures simulation technology and components that increase pilot safety. Based in Illinois, FRASCA consistently delivers exceptional quality products for flight academies, universities, and military organizations worldwide. FRASCA produces a range of high-fidelity, competitively priced fixed wing and rotary simulation equipment designed to prepare every pilot for real-world mission scenarios. Over 3000 FRASCA simulators have been delivered worldwide. Purpose of Position Provide technical leadership across business development and project execution by applying systems and project engineering expertise. This hybrid role supports the entire product lifecycle-shaping proposals, guiding project integration, and ensuring effective post-delivery support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5 years of related experience
Must display tact and self-discipline necessary to interface effectively with customers, all levels of management, and employees.
Strong teamwork, flexibility, organizational skills, and ability to apply critical thinking.
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.
Incorporate the FlightSafety FlightPlan while performing job duties.
Promote progress by integrating company policy and using initiative to recommend change.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety & Training Coordinator.
Comply with all quality policies and procedures. Report quality deficiencies.
Communicate with customers and other departments.

Nice To Haves

Military or defense industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and advise on technical feasibility.
Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and other stakeholders to develop concepts, cost estimates, and technical recommendations.
Prepare, assign, and review technical writing; author complex sections; edit and finalize proposal materials.
Collaborate with the proposal team to assemble compliant, competitive proposals.
Develop requirements traceability and verification matrices (RTVM) for proposals and distribute to internal teams.
Identify technical gaps or compliance risks in proposals and recommend corrective actions.
Develop subcontractor requirements and SOWs, and conduct technical evaluations.
Travel to subcontractor and customer sites to support proposal discussions, requirements clarification, and technical presentations.
Perform additional proposal-related duties as required.
Serve as technical lead during project execution, maintaining in-depth knowledge of requirements, customer expectations, daily project status, and the simulated aircraft.
Lead integration activities including design reviews, standups, and technical interchanges with customers and subcontractors. Communicate status, risks, and mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
Manage requirements and verification through RTM/RTVM; support PMs in controlling scope creep and managing customer expectations.
Oversee integration and testing activities, including software deployments, discrepancy management, and subcontractor component integration.
Lead technical discussions with subcontractors and ensure quality and compliance of integrated subsystems.
Track active projects across the business, monitor competitor and vendor developments, and advise on best practices.
Track active projects across the business, monitor competitor and vendor developments, and advise on best practices.
Mentor Systems Engineers, providing technical oversight and promoting consistency in methods and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.