Principal Systems Engineer

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Weapons Fuzing_Fort Wayne, IN_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire Position Title: Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Weapons Fuzing Job Type: Full-Time Location: Fort Wayne, IN Base Salary: $165,000 to $175,000 + Best-in-class benefits Job Category: Engineering - Systems Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Job Description: Basic Qualifications: Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Job Description: Required Skills and Expertise: ESAD/ESAF Architecture & Design (Expert): Led design of fielded ESAD/ESAF; can independently architect ESD, S&A, and firing chain; Experience designing systems compliant to MIL-STD-1316 or MIL-STD-1911 Environmental Sensing design (Expert): Designed sensing systems that sense environment conditions such as release, setback, spin, and all-up-round environments Environmental testing of fuze systems (Expert): Designed qualification tests for fuzing systems iaw JOTP, MIL-STD-331, and MIL-STD-810; performed environmental qualification; performed failure and root cause analysis on failures Safe and Arm (S&A) mechanism design (Expert): Designed electrical or electromechanical S&A devices High reliability electronics (Advanced): Experience designing high reliability electronics systems for safety critical or mission critical systems Self-destruct / self-neutralize design (Advanced): Designed self-destruct/neutralization mechanisms to reduce UxO Fuze system-level requirements decomposition (Advanced): Traces system requirements to ESD, S&A, firing circuit, and software; manages RVTM Target detection & classification (Intermediate): Working knowledge of magnetic influence, seismic, acoustic, or pressure-based target sensing systems Built-in test (BIT) design for fuze systems (Advanced): Designed continuous and power-on BIT for S&A, battery, and sensor health; fault lockout logic; experience with BIT coverage analysis Highly Desired Differentiators: AFSRB board presenter: Has personally presented to the AFSRB — extremely rare; commands immediate credibility within the Air Force fuze community Multi-service fuze programs: Delivered fuzes for two or more military services (Army + Navy, or AF + Army), demonstrating breadth across service-specific requirements Proximity fuze / active sensing: Designed active proximity fuze systems (RF, laser, acoustic) in addition to passive influence fuzing Autonomous system integration (UAS/UGV payloads): Integrated fuze with autonomous delivery platforms MOSA / open architecture fuzing: Designed fuzes to modular open systems architecture (MOSA) principles; plug-and-play payload integration Digital twin / simulation: Built quantitative physics-based fuze simulations for firing chain timing, magnetic signature modeling, or safety FTA Picatinny / NSWC / AFRL lab background: Government lab background in fuze engineering — brings inside understanding of Government test and qualification processes University relationships: Maintains academic connections (Colorado School of Mines, Penn State ICT, Auburn, Purdue, Texas A&M ballistic programs) for talent pipeline support Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more Workplace Options: This position is fully onsite or hybrid/flex with opportunity to be fully remote/telework for candidates with strong experience and background. If remote, 25% travel to Ft. Wayne, Indiana site with possibility of surge support based on scheduled events. While on-site, you will be a part of the Advanced Electronics Systems team located in Ft Wayne, Indiana Skills and Certifications Environmental Testing of Fuze Systems Safe and Arm Mechanism Design Firing Chain Design Fuze System-Level Requirements Decomposition Built-in test (BIT) design for fuze systems Security Clearance Required: Yes Compensation: Full-time Benefits - Full 10+ to 15 years experience Seniority Level - Mid-Senior Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - Often Ideal Candidate: Candidate needs to have an active Dept. of Defense Secret clearance. Experience with Fuze systems Environmental Testing of Fuze Systems Firing Chain Design (CDU/EFI) Safe and Arm (S&A) Mechanism Design Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules including a 9/80 option (every other Friday off) Generous paid time off and parental leave Employees consistently highlight low micromanagement and autonomy in their roles 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability coverage Tuition assistance for continued education Meaningful, Impactful Work: A team of 12,000+ professionals engineering high-tech solutions across defense and scientific domains Employees get to work on challenging projects that contribute to national security and scientific advancement Collaborative Environment: Employees praise the supportive, collaborative culture -- "Everyone helped each other in a time of need" Strong community involvement and veteran support programs Employee Loyalty: Average employee tenure of 12 years, which speaks to long-term satisfaction and retention #J-18808-Ljbffr