System Engineer

Description Lead major reviews (CDR, RID, FCA/PCA) and acceptance reviews. Ensure that design complies with system requirements as well as company contractual commitments. Assists, when directed, on engineering projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead major reviews: Critical Design Review (CDR) Review Item Discrepancy (RID). Functional Configuration Audit/Physical Configuration Audit (FCA/PCA). Acceptance Reviews for each deliverable. Continuous requirements evaluation and validation (Fracture Control NASA Std 5019, Flow‑Induced Vibration SLS‐RQMT‑166). Ongoing evaluation and negotiation of shared engineering responsibilities with Boeing for SLS. Driving requirements fulfillment throughout development and production. Driving resolution of Review Item Discrepancies (RIDs) generated during reviews. Ensuring that test procedures meet validation requirements (Structural Design and Test Factors for Safety for Space Hardware NASA STD 5001). Review of test data to ensure compliance. Anomaly resolution and Root Cause/Corrective Action closeout. Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) Deliverables – Development, Submittal, Tracking and comment resolution. Facilitate resolution of production NDE issues. Coordinate pour foam process development with Boeing (Foam STM0878‑01, Primer STM0907‑01, Adhesive STM0882‑01). Facilitate development of inspection criteria and techniques (ASTM D4541, ASTM D1621). Monitor development of required AP facility for primer and pour foam application. Support hardware production, issue resolution and monitoring of in‑process testing. Lead major projects, providing required engineering analyses and calculations; guide and coordinate work of lower grade engineers, designers and technicians engaged in design, fabrication, test and evaluation of parts, components and systems. Act as project coordinator with customer service, manufacturing engineering, production control, purchasing, manufacturing and quality assurance teams during production of first‑article hardware and qualification of items. Plan assigned projects and interpret technical data to meet contractual requirements; review customer designs, prepare work schedules and ensure availability of necessary items and personnel. Evaluate test and engineering data and implement required design or data changes; recommend program modifications, additions or deletions. Control and monitor assigned projects; provide engineering support to planning, tool design, quality assurance, engineering laboratories and manufacturing; perform troubleshooting and maintain liaison with other departments. Conduct all required customer liaison during planning and performance of projects; attend customer negotiations to furnish technical data; may direct customer or prospective customer contact regarding proposals and activities as needed. Must be willing and able to travel within the US and to other countries as needed. Contact and visit vendors and subcontractors as required; initiate and provide them with all necessary technical documentation. Investigate and recommend new equipment, tooling or materials to produce or test products; prepare correspondence related to projects; refer patent matters; support the Material Review Board; review discrepancies with Quality Assurance; maintain awareness of latest developments and report accordingly. Additional duties may be assigned. Education and Experience BS degree in a related technical field (engineering/physics) from an accredited program; MS in the same field strongly preferred. Minimum of 7–10 years experience in an aerospace environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Firm understanding of aerospace engineering fundamentals. Working knowledge of fundamental stress analysis methodologies and material properties of metals; fundamental understanding of metal forming and fabrication processes. Experience with high‑pressure pneumatic (metal) duct systems and cryogenic duct systems strongly preferred. Problem‑solving, independent decision making and good time‑management skills. Customer service oriented internally and externally. Strong leadership ability. Cooperative team player. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail. Frequent use of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Plan daily activities to meet multiple projects or requirements. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Physical Demands Lift up to 35 lbs. Push and pull 35 lbs. Bend occasionally. Sit, stand, and walk frequently. Limitations and Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to change, modification, or deletion at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA. #J-18808-Ljbffr