Sr. Systems Engineer

Work Arrangement
Onsite in Tampa FL

Job Overview
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. Their overall purpose is to ensure the product or system runs as efficiently as possible and works consistently to meet the needs of the company.

Essential Functions
Responsible for providing engineering 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
Supports the requirements identification verification validation and testing process
Supports 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.
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
Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
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 companys policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
Skilled in use of DOORs Cameo or other requirements management systems
Project management skills and experience with MS Project
Experience using workflow management software such as Jira
Comfort with SysML and Block Diagram Development in tools such as Visio Cameo and/or Enterprise Architect
Skilled working in the setting of an integrated product team (IPT) and/or serving as a lead of one.
Ability to decompose complex systems into manageable subsystems and architectures that meet requirements.
Comfort eliciting and decomposing requirements into validatable items and assigning measures (KPIs) for them.
Demonstrated Organization and Leadership skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written).
Ability to work collaboratively across functional boundaries to apply problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of data privacy.

Education / Certifications
Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or related field
Masters degree in Systems Engineering desired
See years of experience for alternatives to education

Experience
Minimum ten (10) years experience in functional area with a bachelors degree
Five (5) years experience in functional area with a masters degree
At least five (5) years of system engineering experience on DoD programs/projects applying various MIL-STD MIL-HDBK and DoD certification processes

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
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.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

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 companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; 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.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.