Lead, Systems Engineering EA ISR Programs

Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer - EA ISR Programs

Job Code: 30408

Job Location: Waco TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will be responsible for supporting the development

integration test and verification of a variety of new and/or modified systems for a

missionized Gulfstream G550 platform. The LSE will require working knowledge of

encrypted communications flight deck missionization Emissions Control (EMCON) and

Position Navigation and Timing (PNT). The LSE will be responsible for requirements

development and management technical risk identification system design system

Integration Verification and Validation (IV&V) civil and military certification and

liaison troubleshooting and sustainment efforts.

The LSE will support large complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the

organization with minimal oversight or direction on and off-site. They will Communicate

with internal leadership external subcontractors and customer teams to explain and

influence changes to practices processes and approaches. The LSE will provide input

into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable

impact on business or functional results.

Essential Functions:

• Developing aircraft system requirements: Concept of Operations (ConOps) system specifications component specifications and system schematics.
• Performing verification and validation such as: creating test plans creating test procedures physically operating the system to perform ground and flight testing writing certification reports.
• Supporting technical publications by providing source data and reviewing publications such as: system operating manuals maintenance manuals instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Supporting periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings Program Reviews Testing and Aircraft Field Support.
• Significant experience with some or all of the following: encrypted communications flight deck missionization Emissions Control (EMCON) and Position Navigation and Timing (PNT).
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office tools: Word Excel PowerPoint Visio).
• Proficient communication skills (verbal written slide presentations).
• Proficient technical writing skills (specifications procedures reports).
• Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems; requires climbing and crawling on the aircraft in confined areas to perform job duties.
• Understanding and supporting the aircraft certification process (Civil : 14 CFR Part 25; Military: MIL-HDBK-516).
• Interpreting and using aircraft technical documentation such as: system schematics mechanical drawings electrical drawings aircraft technical publications Standards (MIL SAE RTCA 14 CFR etc.).
• Creating bids and writing proposals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• Read and interpret technical specifications engineering blueprints test procedures and technical publications.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance at the Secret level

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• An active DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning guidance and engineering execution within scope schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies
• Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration Test and Delivery
• Ability to travel as needed based on business demands

Preferred Additional Skills:

• An active DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred
• Experience conducting first article verification testing
• Experience managing requirements within a management tool (DOORS JAMA etc.)
• Experience working within a MBSE tool (CSM preferred)
• Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders
• Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities

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