Full Time: Systems Engineering Senior

Systems Engineer
A Senior Systems Engineer leads projects related to creating system architecture, develops and defines system and product requirements, defines methods for verifying compliance to requirements, creates new solutions for the systems, and helps systems work more effectively. This individual may train or mentor Systems Engineers who have less experience and make decisions on projects and department activities. Provide expertise, oversight, and participation in activities involving weapon systems and associated hardware/software development, integration, test, configuration management, and acquisition and resource management for new capabilities to an existing weapon system.
Develops and documents system and subsystem level specified and derived requirements and allocates requirements through the appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) as codified in a System Requirements Review (SRR) process
Lead requirements identification, verification, validation, and testing process
Lead program technical interchange meetings, program management reviews, executive management reviews, test-related meetings, lab and flight test events, integrated product team meetings, software/hardware design reviews, platform integration meetings, etc.
Own propulsion system requirements, interfaces, and verification plans for jet and RATO-equipped UAS platforms
Support ground test, hot-fire, integration, and flight test planning and execution
Define propulsion system architectures, including engines, RATO units, ignition systems, fuel delivery, and controls
Manage propulsion interfaces with airframe, avionics, power, controls, and safety systems
Acts as engineering team leader, developing system engineering procedures and controls, managing project efforts, and taking the lead in problem resolution for aircraft research, development, production, and lifecycle acquisition and sustainment activities
Interfaces with weapons system contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of engineering activities
Independently applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, oversee, and evaluate weapons system development and sustainment activities
Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Skilled in use of DOORS, Cameo or other requirements management systems
Strong project management skills and experience with MS Project
Experience using workflow management software such as Jira
Skilled working in the setting of an integrated product team (IPT) and/or serving as a lead of one.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to multidisciplinary teams, program management, and external stakeholders.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field desirable.
9+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting defense, aerospace, or related technical programs.
~4+ years of system engineering experience on DoD programs/projects applying various MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, and DoD certification processes

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance

~ Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; aircraft modification and certification; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
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