Systems Engineer

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity in Canoga Park, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Candidate must hold an active secret clearance.
• Candidates interested in applying for this position should have a background in systems engineering and an understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This role demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage projects under general supervision.
• At least 4 years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors
• Systems Engineering- requirements management, risk management, product development cycle) disciplines
• Experience with tools like IBM DOORs and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requirement Development (60%): Develops systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems’ product development. Responsible for derivation, allocation, and documentation of requirements in requirements databases and specifications. Coordinates requirements and related specification change management with IPT members. Defines and coordinates requirements verification plans with integrated product team members, plans and manages compliance assessment and certification. These activities will be performed utilizing model-based systems engineering tools.
• Functional Analysis (15%): Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies. Coordinates selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trades in support of definition of system architecture and objectives
• Risk Coordination (15%): Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and management and prepares and reports results on mitigation plans. May direct, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers and/or technicians; estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date
• Communication (10%): Communicates results in oral presentations and written communication. Represents the organization in meetings/teleconferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred
• Liquid rocket propulsion knowledge

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or appropriate discipline/science (Mechanical/Aerospace)
• ** Education MUST be accredited

WORK HOURS:

• 9/80