Systems Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or optics
• 5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience with the design and testing of engineering or scientific instrumentation
• Proficient in the fundamental principles of optics
• Experience with at least one of: spaceflight hardware, electro-optical systems, hardware systems engineering
• Written and verbal technical communication skills
• Leadership experience preferred
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Hold or can acquire a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-functional teams with program managers, scientists, and engineers to develop new technologies and laser systems for military and space applications
• Investigate technical issues and support their resolution
• Develop flowdown of technical requirements and maintain requirement documents and databases
• Requirement verification and tracking
• Track and manage technical resources such as mass, volume, and power
• Develop test plans and participate in test execution
• Manage documentation of internal and external system interfaces
• Lead and/or execute special projects at the direction of program leadership Examples may include system trade studies, anomaly resolution, root cause / corrective action assessments, or risk-reduction activities.
• Prepare technical documentation for internal stakeholders and/or external customers
• Present at technical reviews