Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer II/III

Davis Strategic Innovations (DSI) is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, analysis, and verification of complex mission-critical defense systems.

The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles throughout the product-development lifecycle, with an emphasis on requirements engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), architecture, interfaces, and system verification.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering processes and principles to the development of complex product solutions.
• Develop, analyze, manage, and verify system requirements.
• Utilize DOORS for requirements development and management.
• Develop and maintain system models using Cameo and MBSE methodologies.
• Support software development and verification of requirements.
• Develop systems engineering artifacts including specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), use cases, system architecture descriptions, trade studies, and related technical products.
• Support system architecture and interface-development activities.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, and multidisciplinary team activities.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear technical work products and presentations.
• Collaborate with software, test, modeling and simulation, and other engineering disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with at least 2 years of related experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related experience; or 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering processes and principles.
• Experience applying systems engineering processes to the development of product solutions.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Cameo, and MBSE.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and capture complex technical concepts in work products, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to support an onsite, closed-area work environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Current active, in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software development and verification of requirements.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency or similar DoD programs.
• Battle Management and/or Fire Control experience.
• MBSE and/or INCOSE certifications.
• Experience developing systems engineering artifacts, including specifications, ICDs, use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies.