Senior Engineering Support Specialist - D5LE2 Fire Control Development
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Apply systems engineering fundamentals to perform requirements analysis, definition, and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, integration, and test for D5LE2 subsystems. Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering concepts to develop, maintain, and communicate system architectures and designs supporting program milestones PDR 2028 and CDR 2032. Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses while conducting technical planning, cost, risk, and supportability analyses. Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards throughout the system development life cycle and evaluate systems to ensure compliance with governmental security specifications. May provide leadership to lower-level employees and identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools
- Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
- Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Fully proficient understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories in a complex, safety-critical program environment such as D5LE2
- Fully proficient knowledge of the system development life cycle, from concept through disposal, with experience supporting all phases on a major defense or strategic weapons program
- Fully proficient with system modeling tools (Cameo/MagicDraw, DOORS, or equivalent) and recognized architectural patterns; experience applying MBSE methodologies to real program deliverables
- Familiarity with digital engineering concepts and their application to program workflows, model management, and authoritative sources of truth
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and independently determine and execute sound solutions with limited direction
- Fully proficient in requirements management tools and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly report findings and recommendations aligned with sound systems engineering design principles
- Ability to sell concepts and ideas to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task and quickly grasp and apply new information on complex assignments
- Shows initiative, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Desired Qualifications
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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