Sr Specialist Systems Engineering UAV Propulsion 19786
Sr Specialist Systems Engineering UAV Propulsion 19786
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Job Title: Sr Specialist Systems Engineer (UAV Propulsion)
Job Code:19786
Job Location:Ashburn VA
Job Description:
As the Senior Specialist Systems Engineer you will be responsible for hardware and software requirements definition decomposition allocation management verification and validation of technical products and systems with an emphasis on propulsion subsystem development analysis and testing for unmanned aircraft. Primary responsibilities for this role include being the primary interface for critical suppliers evaluatingand testing propulsion subsystems conducting data analyses and interfacing with the vehicle design team for integration.
The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive nextgeneration technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV) advanced radar systems nextgeneration weapon systems and other RF sensor technologies.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for requirements definition flowdown and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and modelbased systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality; Leads the of rapid learning cycles in requirements development design build integration & test and verification & validation in a designtocost and designformanufacturability environment
- Lead development effort for key components of propulsion subsystem providing technical guidance to internal engineers as well as external suppliers while ensuring technical schedule and cost objectives of the hardware are met
- Develop track and present technical performance metrics
- Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
- Execute system integration and engineering test efforts of propulsion systems
- Develops or champions new systems concepts or technologies.
- Responsible for improving upon existing Systems Engineering processes
- System design synthesis of complex electronic systems to include processes and interfaces in testing
- Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components
- Perform design verification testing efforts including lab chamber ground and flight test
- Analyze data from design verification test efforts
- Develop and run simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments
- Present results during internal and external program meetings
- Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical
- Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
- Lifting up to 20 lbs
- 10 travel may be required
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
- Handson experience being involved in system integration engineering testing and system performance characterization
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
- Strong knowledge of jet engine design fuel system design incompressible fluids modeling
- Exposure to/experience with engine or fuel system testing
- Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Matlab Simulink LabView Python or C/C/C#
- Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
- Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems
- Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates
- Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations
- Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multidisciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment
- Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation)
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
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Employment Type
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