Systems Engineer

Position Summary The Systems Engineer will review technical problems, provide solutions for software, hardware and systems, and troubleshoot operating anomalies using data review methodologies and/or automated evaluation programs. The Systems Engineer also analyzes data and solves problems, communicates with peers, subordinates and senior management, and identifies objects, actions and events affecting organizational operations. The Systems Engineer shall possess experience in connection with Navy fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related systems of systems. The candidate must be an experienced systems engineering professional that is highly motivated and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The candidate will work closely with other engineers and scientists to solve complex technical problems and act as strategic adviser regarding all elements of the project. The candidate must be a team-oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, and produce quality products in a timely manner. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Administer and lead technical interchange meetings, working groups and design reviews Monitor contractor and vendor performance relative to program milestones and assess timeliness of deliverables and conformance to requirements Provide support for planning and conducting System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), Test and Evaluation support including flight test planning, scheduling, flight clearances, and system/subsystem certification Resolve issues, tasks and action items; manage, archive and organize program-related engineering information and documentation; and utilize joint Contractor / Government best practices to vet and resolve aviation-specific engineering challenges with program management and logistics personnel Provide systems engineering expertise with Model Based Engineering to study, analyze and develop model-centric system engineering processes, methods, tools, training and environments for application across the entire life cycle of Navy programs Provide support for requirements management by researching, analyzing, collecting and developing presentations to support the development of the technical requirements for the air platforms, weapon systems and related subsystems they will be supporting Provide system engineering expertise on system architecture, interface, and integration management Conduct independent technical review of program documentation Provide systems engineering expertise on airworthiness management of EDRAP, flight clearances, NATOPS, NATIP, and technical directives Assist with deficiency, safety hazard and resolution management Oversight and coordination of configuration requirements, to include assisting in developing and maintaining system and subsystem technical baselines Assist with software life cycle management including SSA planning Required Qualifications Minimum 8 years of experience performing Systems Engineering functions in support of Naval Aviation, to include the Systems Engineering milestones and reviews of the Acquisition process and the associated documentation Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or a related scientific discipline desired Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or a related scientific discipline and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant technical field experience may be substituted for a master's degree Current Active Secret clearance Must be local to the Pax River area and able to work at least part time on base Preferred Qualifications Recent and relevant experience in unmanned air systems and/or unmanned air system ground stations Experience with NAVAIR Acquisition and Systems Engineering practices #J-18808-Ljbffr Castellum Inc