What you’ll do

• Interface with internal program managers and technical directors to define customer needs 
• Develop and document system, subsystem, unit, and external interface requirements using requirements management tools for flow-down to cross-functional teams 
• Document and maintain Systems Engineering Plan and architecture descriptions 
• Plan and conduct system, subsystem and unit verification 
• Document verification activities using compliance matrix, verification test procedures, and verification test reports 
• Support proposal activities to determine the optimum technical approach, author technical descriptions, determine compliance to customer specifications, and support development of cost and schedule estimates 
• Coordinately directly with technical directors on status updates and assist with design decisions 
• Resolve technical challenges with a high degree of analytical expertise and originality 
• Interface with internal Subject Matter Experts to develop system architecture and design 
• Coordinate with other organizations, internal, and external, to ensure safe and effective execution of test events, including ground test, flight test, and demonstration events 
• Define environmental testing requirements 
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Senior - Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Staff - 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Senior Staff - 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements. 
• Experience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics. 
• Experience with reliability and trend analysis. 
• Experience working in cross-functional teams. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally. 
• Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.  US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

Preferred qualifications

• M.S. degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.  
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering Tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler. 
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Borland Caliber, DOORS, or Jama. 
• Experience in failure modes and mechanisms related to the assembly, test, and repair of complex electromechanical systems. 
• Experience with VTOL aircraft  
• Experience with DO-160, ARP4754A, business jet, helicopter, electric aircraft, and aircraft OEM requirements 
• Experience working in the DoD customer community (US Army, US Air Force, US Navy)