E01-C07 Systems Engineer (MGUE-GPNTS Integrations and Test Support)

Job Description

Job Description

Start Date: Immediate  

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.     

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. 

OVERVIEW 

Full-time/Permanent Employee   

Location: San Diego, CA

Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in designing and testing critical solutions for maritime positioning, navigation, and time synchronization. The Systems Engineer will contribute to the development and sustainment of advanced technology solutions in support of Department of Defense programs. This role focuses on devising and testing secure and cost-effective platform-based solutions to maintain awareness of position and time while facing modern day electromagnetic warfare threats. The Systems Engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Candidates should bring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate within the requirements of a DoD contractor environment. Candidates must be able to assert technical positions and address critical commentary in real-time during in-person and virtual meetings. 

The proposed salary range for this position is $100,000 - $165,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. 

• Consistently deliver high-quality work as an individual contributor. 

• Communicate effectively to participate within integrated product teams. 

• Recognize and incorporate the expertise of fellow contributors into collaborative products. 

• Independently develop technical expertise through analysis, interpretation, and application of guiding documentation. 

• Critically analyze solution approaches to identify advantages and potential vulnerabilities. 

• Devise and author plans and procedures for the evaluation of performance and functionality of technical solutions. 

• Oversee and provide guidance in the conduct of product validation and verification activities. 

• Analyze reports and raw data to assess the conformance of systems under test to their specifications. 

• Propose design improvements for both products and test capabilities. 

• Lead technical discussions and build consensus. 

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance 
Education and Years of Experience:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Computer Engineering with 3 – 5 Years of hardware, firmware, software and systems engineering, design and integration experience. 

• Experience evaluating integration impacts of evolving PNT technologies to ensure operational and interoperability requirements are met while ensuring integrity of navigation signals and minimal impacts to host platforms. 

• Client facing experience coordinating interface requirements with Military Departments (MILDEPs), inter-agencies, and international organization to ensure integration and interoperability of systems. 

• Experience developing hardware, software system specifications and interface control documentation. 

• Familiarity with Matlab, C, C++, Object Oriented design, UNIX and LINUX operating systems as well as Microsoft products. 

• An ability to work in a team environment; provide constructive alternatives/approaches to solving issues; be flexible; have a strong sense of urgency for critical tasks; and must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing schedule and communicating process. 

• Author technical and programmatic documentation using MS Word and MS Power Point tools and formatting templates. 

• Interpret samples of digital communications using a variety of data type structures. 

• Ability to collaborate on projects in a team environment. 

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.