Systems Engineer 4
About The Position
Ultra I&C is hiring a Model Based Systems Engineer to work in Huntsville, Alabama, or Austin, Texas. The position leads system design and development efforts across new programs and provides expert-level analysis and judgment in support of critical defense programs. The work focuses on integrated avionics and communications systems, applying systems engineering concepts and practices throughout design, development, integration, testing, delivery, support, and retirement. The engineer also supports team planning and development quality, mentors junior engineers, prepares government-contract documentation, and helps simulate end-user operations and define and execute testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an engineering-related field.
- Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
- Understanding of the full product life cycle, including system design, development, integration, testing, delivery, support, and retirement.
- At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, including proven experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
- Experience with simulation tools and techniques for system design, analysis, and validation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Army Command and Control systems such as IBCS, FAAD, or THAAD.
- At least 3 years of experience with tactical data links, including Link 16.
- At least 3 years of experience with DoD radio communications systems.
- At least 3 years of experience with IP network design and maintenance.
- Safe Engineering experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Project+, or AeroIT certifications.
- Systems Engineering Professional Certification, such as INCOSE ASEP, or willingness to work toward it.
Responsibilities
- Perform design and development of integrated avionics and communications systems.
- Provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development, and implementation of technical products and systems.
- Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.
- Defend work and design approaches using systems engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Recommend design and development changes to improve product or procedural quality.
- Plan and accomplish goals using applicable experience and judgment.
- Establish planning and reflection cadences across multiple project teams to synchronize team members and activities.
- Improve development efficiency by guiding workflow, architecture, design quality, code quality, system quality, and release quality.
- Mentor junior engineering candidates in systems engineering best practices.
- Write documentation and deliverables required by government contracts.
- Simulate end-user operations and execute test procedures.
- Support the generation of testable requirements and design test-bed architecture.
- Write detailed test cases and document results in a software development lifecycle management tool such as Digital.ai Agility or JIRA.
Benefits
- Annual performance-related bonus.
- Competitive paid time off package plus 11 company holidays.
- Early finish on Friday.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Student Loan Assistance Program.
- Array of voluntary benefit offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
