Principal Systems Engineer

• Lead customer interactions in regard to influencing and understanding Voice of the Customer and product requirements
• Define and execute trade studies that result in selection of the most optimal approach to complex design and architecture issues. Engage with suppliers to evaluate candidate solutions.
• Performs workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Engineering Functional Leadership and Engineering Business Unit Leads
• Fully understands systems engineering process
• Support proposal development activities including proposal text development cost estimating and presentation activities
• Review develop and document system level requirements CONOPS and mission statements
• Work with all technical functions to develop and document product architectures that meet technical cost and schedule goals
• Perform requirements management analysis and allocations on complex systems design
• Ability to effectively document and communicate designs results reports and presentations
• Produce and/or review technical documents specifications and standards
• Research conceptualize and evaluate complex system architectures and product designs recommend design modifications to improve product performance cost reliability and development schedule (can be activity lead or in supporting role)
• Lead system integration efforts including hands-on evaluation of prototypes
• Plan and support verification and validation activities for complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Prepare and/or deliver technical presentations to customers both internal and external
• Provide regular and clear communication to customers and subcontractors
• Work independently and with internal/external organizations.
• Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design processes and procedures
• Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures

• 4-year degree from an accredited university STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Preferably Electronics Mechanical Computer Science or System Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience; or Masters degree and 5 years of related experience
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant field experience with design engineering.
• Experience with the JAMA Connect or other modern requirements management tools
• Experience with requirements derivatives required.

• CMMI AS 9100 and ISO 900 process development experience
• Familiar with Jira for issue tracking and supporting Agile development methodologies collaborating with Agile teams and support of team demonstrations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including: Word Excel Power Point Outlook and Teams
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

• 10% travel required.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit stand talk and communicate use hands/finger feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

• Robust medical dental vision & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy menopause and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
• 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• 5/8s
• 4/10s
• 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care legal identity theft pet Insurance and many more options

Required Experience:

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