Principal Systems Engineer in Columbia City

Ultra Maritime is searching for a highly motivated and detail oriented Principal Systems Engineer to support the development of Sonobuoy and related systems. Working closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, Acoustic, and Software Engineers, the Principal Systems Engineer will guide the development of the system through all parts of the engineering life cycle. The Principal Systems Engineer is expected to provide system level trade-space assessments of approaches working with the Project Engineer to determine the benefit trade-offs. At Ultra Maritime, the Principal Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to guide the development and selection of key technologies for the Navy and will have the opportunity to work with complex software algorithms and digital signal processing hardware. The Principal Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to key strategic approaches for future proposals, IR&D, and additional development activities., As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic. \n

• Knowledge of proper systems engineering discipline and rigor required for disciplined systems development. \n

• Significant experience with sonar systems or similar signal processing systems. \n

• Experience and knowledge of algorithms used for signal processing. \n

• Experience planning, reviewing, and executing integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems \n

• Ability to document and specify system and subsystem level requirements., * 12+ years of experience in complex engineering organization

• Experience working with a team to jointly develop a system during all phases of the development lifecycle. \n

• Review/provide technical input and cost estimation support. \n

• Provide systems engineering leadership to a small group of systems or mixed discipline engineers. \n

• Management of requirements through DOORS \n

• Experience with MBSE () \n

• Willingness to travel (10%). \n

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