Systems Engineer IV

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Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.

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About This Role

Textron Systems recent growth has established the need for a full time Principal or Senior level Systems Engineer with experience leading and managing a Systems Engineering group experience in the design of large and complex Operational and Maintenance Training Systems evaluating and integrating various system design topologies accounting for multi-physics performance dependencies in the aerodynamic thermodynamic structural dynamic electrical systems material science and design optimization for mechanical and electrical assemblies that are subjected to severe environments. The candidate should have experience serving as a project engineering lead. The candidate will be leading other project engineers as well as provide mentoring to junior engineers. The candidate should have strong communications presentation and interpersonal skills and be comfortable interacting with Executive Leadership Program Management senior management customer representatives and other stakeholders. This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a secret level security clearance.

The Systems Engineer IV is a highly motivated self-driven team player that can perform in a fast-changing business environment. The preferred candidate will understand and employ the systems engineering processes in the design and modeling of the total life cycle of large-scale military training devices; parse and allocate system requirements to mechanical electrical and software disciplines; and guide the system integration activity using test methodologies and verification methods. This candidate will have a strong desire for innovation and can identify and incorporate modern hardware technologies and software applications. This candidate will be the manager of the Systems Engineering group which is composed of Project Engineers with multi-discipline engineering backgrounds. The Systems Engineer IV will report to the Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Perform requirements analysis to understand the needs of the customer

Derive additional system requirements and allocate requirements to sub-systems

Develop system architectural models using Model Based Systems Engineering to support requirements development and derivation

Manage requirements and establish requirements traceability using software applications such as Cameo MagicDraw DOORS or similar tools

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation

Lead system design reviews

Lead system Hardware/Software Integration (HSI) efforts

Coordinate system testing with various engineering disciplines and the Test group

Provide expertise in developing Training System documentation including Test Procedures.

Maintain a positive working relationship with the customer and training system end users.

Identify and request pertinent technical data from the customer or end user program office in support of maintenance training system upgrades.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree in a STEM field with 8-10 years of experience or a Masters Degree with 5 years of experience

Established leadership and managerial skills

System design experience required

Demonstrated requirements analysis skills and ability to trace requirements to customer specifications.

Demonstrated skills in organizing test plans and procedures

Effective written and oral communication skills

Effective ability to organize and prioritize program tasks

Demonstrated basic ability to use 3D CAD tools

Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Personal computer skills (e.g. word processing spread sheet presentation graphics)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple consistencies requiring attention

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

10-25% travel required depending on the phase of the contract

How We Care

At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality differences and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran

Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.