Systems Engineer, Senior
About The Position
The Senior Systems Engineer will lead planning, design, and technical documentation for large-scale, complex systems supporting the Navy’s mission. The role focuses on functional and performance specifications, and on assessing system and subsystem hardware and software designs against user needs. The engineer applies electrical and mechanical systems knowledge to develop and review performance specifications and system architectures, reviews technical data packages, facilitates integrated product team and technical review meetings, identifies technical deficiencies, and analyzes problem reports and recommended solutions. The position supports sustainment of existing systems and acquisition and development of next-generation sensor, processing, and other systems. Work may include conducting feasibility studies, developing technical requests for proposal, evaluating vendor products, and recommending government or commercial designs and equipment. The engineer works with government technical personnel and project managers on complex system and technical product development, using applicable guidance and independent judgment to accomplish objectives. Additional responsibilities include contributing to or reviewing technical and status reports, contract deliverables, and formal briefings; leading technical discussions at project reviews; and improving client techniques and procedures. The position is based in San Diego, California, and may require travel up to 10% of the time.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience managing and conducting systems engineering processes, technical reviews, and generation or evaluation of system requirements.
- Experience implementing systems engineering processes across the system lifecycle, from concept definition and design through development, production and manufacturing, and verification for operational use.
- Experience in a DoD or industry engineering project team environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Physical Sciences field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with or supporting a Navy system development or acquisition organization.
- Experience quickly understanding, interpreting, and evaluating multiple technological disciplines to assess whether solutions meet customer needs.
- Experience with optical communications architectures, design, and equipment or components, including SONET technologies.
- Experience using Visio or other drafting software to develop logical or system diagrams.
- Experience representing system architectures using Digital Engineering software and Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools, including Cameo or MagicDraw.
- Knowledge of power distribution systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills for working and leading in a team environment.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
- INCOSE Systems Engineering Certification, including CSEP and ASEP certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, and technical documentation of large-scale complex systems.
- Develop or assess functional and performance specifications and system and subsystem hardware and software designs against user needs.
- Apply knowledge of electrical and mechanical hardware systems to support system performance specifications and architectures.
- Review technical data packages and facilitate integrated product team and technical review meetings.
- Identify technical deficiencies and analyze problem reports, solutions, and recommendations.
- Support sustainment of existing systems and acquisition and development of next-generation sensor, processing, and systems.
- Conduct feasibility studies, develop technical requests for proposal, evaluate vendor products, and recommend government or commercial designs and equipment as needed.
- Work with government technical personnel and project managers to plan and execute technical activities for complex system and technical product development.
- Contribute to or review technical reports, status reports, contract deliverables, and formal briefings.
- Lead technical discussions at project review sessions and develop improvements to client techniques and procedures.
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
