Systems Engineer III

Systems Engineer III

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5 – 8 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)
• Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab required
• Proficiency with Matlab as well as office software and computer-based productivity tools
• Possesses an interest in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering tools

Responsibilities

• Support providing weekly Status of System development progress with requirements burn down
• Support Allocating Requirements to Subsystems & Engineering coordination
• Support Evaluating System performance thresholds and providing direction
• Support Requirements and Specification Reviews
• Support Developing Instrumented Flight Test vectors and Data acquisition
• Support definition of system Build in Test for Fault Detection, Isolation, Recovery
• Support definition of ground system warnings, cautions, notifications
• Provide input for model development and simulation analysis
• Support prototyping of autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments
• Support design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed tools
• Writes system requirements, system test plans, and assist in validation testing
• Perform a variety of engineering support activities on R&D projects
• Document work and assist with the transition of new capabilities, technologies and prototypes into a production development environment
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
• Work independently with little supervision. Provide articulate, accurate instructions and guidance to lower level Engineers as well as team members outside the department
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys and Solidworks preferred
• Aerospace Systems Engineering experience preferred
• Understanding of Control Theory and Transform functions is helpful
• Understanding of Aircraft Terminology is helpful
• Exposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation & Control and Model-Based Systems Engineering is helpful but not required
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others and the company. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests