Senior Systems Engineer

Overview:

Signalink a dynamic small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive SeniorSystems Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the application of systems engineering principles and methodologies throughout the lifecycle of complex avionics and aircraft systems supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert in systems engineering system integration requirements development and technical analysis.
• Work directly with government and industry customers to define program objectives develop technical solutions resolve complex engineering issues and support program execution.
• Lead the development decomposition allocation analysis verification validation and traceability of system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop and evaluate system architectures functional allocations interfaces and system-level technical solutions.
• Perform and lead independent engineering analyses of avionics and aircraft systems including physical functional performance operational and system-of-systems characteristics.
• Lead the development and review of engineering documentation supporting airworthiness substantiation safety assessments requirements traceability verification validation and qualification activities.
• Evaluate technical risks system interfaces dependencies and integration challenges and develop recommendations for resolution.
• Review and technically assess engineering analyses test results technical reports and engineering products developed by other team members.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts involving systems mechanical electrical software safety configuration management and other technical disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers and support the development of engineering processes tools and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) capabilities across aviation programs.
• Prepare and present technical findings engineering recommendations and program deliverables to government customers program leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Support proposal development technical planning engineering estimates and other business development activities as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university; masters degree preferred.
• 815 years of relevant experience in systems engineering avionics aerospace military aviation or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering activities for complex aerospace defense or military systems.
• Extensive experience with requirements development decomposition allocation verification validation and requirements traceability.
• Experience developing and evaluating system architectures interfaces and system-of-systems solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex technical problems and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation supporting airworthiness safety qualification verification and validation activities.
• Strong technical writing communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience supporting U.S. Army aviation programs particularly rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with UH-60 or other Army aviation platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering processes digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Cameo SolidWorks MATLAB/Simulink or other engineering modeling simulation and analysis tools.
• Experience supporting aircraft modification system integration sustainment or airworthiness activities.
• Familiarity with Army aviation standards military specifications technical manuals and DoD engineering processes.
• Experience working directly with government customers Program Executive Offices Aviation and Missile Command organizations or defense contractors.
• Experience providing technical leadership on proposals engineering studies trade studies or program-level technical planning.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance multiple retirement plan options short and long term disability life insurance and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules company-sponsored events and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Signalink Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment

Company Overview:

Founded in 2005 Signalink is an SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Engineering Design and Development Prototyping and Systems Integration to the Department of Defense Aerospace and Commercial Industries.

AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified with a commitment to excellence Signalink provides the very best Information Engineering Technical Solutions & Services and Operations support to our customers cost effectively and efficiently. We will accomplish everything we do in an ethical honest and professional manner.

Signalink Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy status as a parent national origin disability (physical or mental) family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors

Required Experience:

Senior IC