Systems Engineer

Tcom, L.P.•Columbia, MD

13d

About The Position

Provides for the independent design, development and implementation of engineering products, methods or processes on complete projects or systems, including complex projects of a technical nature. This position works independently on moderately complex technical projects while assisting on larger very complex projects of a technical nature. Conducts analysis and research to evaluate alternate concepts and approaches for applicability in design and manufacture. Conducts verification and validation testing and/or analysis and recommends improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, in a related discipline.
Minimum of five years of engineering experience.
Advanced degree can be substituted for job experience pending review.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of engineering processes, methods and products
Works independently under light technical oversight of engineering supervisors and/or senior engineers on projects or subsystems of a technical nature
Prepare major complex portions of written documentation in a team environment to include engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, technical manuals, disclosures and scientific discoveries
Assist in the formulation of systems requirements
Works as part of integrated product teams with other cross functional professional employees in the execution of engineering functions. Will act as team leader for appropriate tasks
Receives guidance from, and interfaces with, peers, senior engineers and other professional employees in the execution of engineering functions
Provide technical leadership within the section for recognized discipline
Provides guidance to junior engineers and Integrated Product Team members
Plan and organize the responsibilities for a broad spectrum of assignments with occasional guidance
Defines and analyzes the technical requirements for assigned engineering tasks
Generates, modifies and upgrades mathematical models to predict design performance
Uses commercial and proprietary simulation tools in developing and evaluating designs
Acquires information from all relevant sources, including industry and governments standards, handbooks, textbooks and reference manuals
Assists in the development and maintenance of TCOM design guidelines and practices
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Follows industry and internal design guidelines and methodologies
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution to meet design requirements
Conducts and supports internal and customer design reviews
Generates reports, white papers and technical memoranda
Perform research and analysis of technical issues to develop solutions to meet design objectives
Works to complete tasks within cost and schedule constraints. Provides status and feedback on task progress
Provide feedback and make recommendations to improve designs and reduce cost and/or schedule
Conducts testing, develops prototype to validate designs
Documents the design development
Support multiple assignments on different design product teams
Use the infrastructure to accomplish objectives
Support production, testing and field operations in improving designs
Applies scientific principles, tools and techniques to achieve practical end results. Tools are objective in nature utilizing quantitative or analytical techniques
Maintain engineering skills consistent with advances in technology
Support multiple assignments of increasing responsibility
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned