Staff Systems Engineer

Staff Systems EngineerThe Staff Systems Engineer performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems-level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Also performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, and requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of the total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new defense systems and components functioning as part of a System / Integrated Product Team.Responsibilities and Tasks:Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems designLead complex systems-level architecture design and perform system-level modeling and simulation.Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.Execute program while providing technical leadership.Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design of a product and procedures.Develop systems specifications, master test plans, and other necessary artifacts.Provide inputs into the integrated master schedules and track program progress.Assist in verification and validation responsibilities.Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and mentor entry-level engineers.Lead and execute transition of technologies from R&D/advanced concepts into production or program baselines.Lead and execute Software/hardware integration, including leading these efforts.Lead and execute debug and troubleshoot multifunctional systems.Lead and execute live-fire testing, development of test plans and procedures, and safety documentation.Other related duties assigned by supervisor.Education, Experience, License, or Certification:Bachelor's degree is requiredMaster's degree is preferredSpecific Degree Field Required: Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or other applicable technical discipline14+ years of relevant professional experience in the systems engineering fieldAdvanced DOORS requirements management training (preferred)Systems Engineering Simulation and Modeling concepts (preferred)Systems Engineering methods, tools, and proceduresTraining Prerequisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):System Engineering requirements and architecture development toolsCameo - system engineering modelingSafety Training, as dictated by Safety Department or required by programSkills and Abilities:Experience working with ground combat systems, military vehicle architectures, mission systems, or survivability subsystemsExperience with requirements management, integration, and testExperience working on defense systems – especially safety-critical systems (preferred)Prior leadership of integration events, field tests, or cross?organizational technical transitionsDOORS requirements management tool suiteCameo or equivalent for Model Based System EngineeringMicrosoft Office including the use of Excel and other desktop toolsMicrosoft ProjectsSystems-level analysis tools such as Mathlab, MATLAB, or equivalentSystems-level block diagram capture tools such as VisioOther related systems engineering toolsStrong communication skillsSkilled and confident presenterTravel/Physical Requirements:15% travel requiredThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.