Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (Level III)

About Company
Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:
• The Right Thing:
o We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
o We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
o We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
o We always strive to earn and foster trust.
o We Act and communicate with respect.
o We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
o We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
o We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
o We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location
San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional/part-time telecommuting). Minimal domestic travel required, possibly 10% of time.

Job Description
GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried, and talented Systems Engineer to perform all Systems Engineering functions related to Communication Mission Payload System Development, System Integration and Test, Platform Installation, final Weapon System Ground and Flight Tests, and Air-Worthiness Certifications. At GALT Aerospace, Systems Engineers are responsible for leading collaborative rapid development of complex SWAP-constrained systems for military airborne and ground integrated communication systems for Command-and-Control applications.

The candidate will work closely with other engineering functions in a team environment, including Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Software Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to meet schedule and technical performance requirements.
The candidate will focus on command and control and Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems. The qualified candidate will work in a rapid integration and testing environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The selected candidate will perform a wide variety of tasks ranging from System and Software requirements assessment, System and Software Integration and Test, Concept/Prototype Development, to include customer site support activities, and demonstration test and evaluation activities. The integration and test tasks involve all aspects of hardware and software integration including the planning and conduct of formal systems test activities at contractor or customer sites.
o Develop CONOPs based on Customer Intent
o Develop Architectures to support the CONOPs
o Requirements Analysis & Decomposition into the Architecture ending with Controlled Documents
o Requirements Traceability from Customer Needs through all designs to Val-Ver and Certs
o Support Requirements Transition into SW Code and Unit Testing
o Oversee Tracking of Problem Reports and Requirement Changes into future Design Releases
o Oversee Agile Development of both HW & SW to ensure a Design Cycle Heartbeat
o Support development of test approach and test requirements
o Perform System Level Analysis on various disciplines to ensure System Performance margins
o Support execution and demonstrations, according to the program schedule
o Manage the collection, reduction, and analysis of test data
o Support Generation of test reports
o Collaborate with Engineering group and customers for new requirements and approaches to meet them
o Oversee and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation associated with the design and build of the products
o Lead Integration and testing of multiple hardware and software subsystems

Required Skills, Experience, and Education
o Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited institution
o 5+ years of experience in a related Engineering Environment
o Military &/or Aircraft related System Design and I&T experience
o U.S. Citizenship required
o Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance required

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education
o Familiar with Military Communications LOS Waveforms, including Link-16, TTNT, CDL, BE-CDL, Chaotic waveforms, ANW-2, TSM-X, MADL, IFDL, etc.
o Design and I&T experience in Military comm systems / RF technology
o Integration of various Military radios on an airborne platform
o Familiar with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, DO-160, MIL-HDBK-516
o Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
o Ability to work in a collaborative environment
o Strong oral and written communications skills
o Strong critical and analytical thinking
o Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Advanced studies / Degree in a STEM area
o Active DOD Secret, TS/SCI, or SSBI clearance

Physical Requirements
o Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
o Must be able to operate a computer

Pay Scale
At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $130,000-$156,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.