Systems Engineer

Applying use and application of standard engineering principles, theories, and concepts

• Conducting research, analysis, compilation, design, development, and/or test of technical engineering data in support of customer requirements in one or more engineering disciplines

• Performing as a task lead on assignments of moderate scope

• Performing Requirements Management tasks including:

• Translating end-user needs to unambiguous, measurable, testable, verifiable, and feasible system performance requirements

• Tracking requirements stability, traceability, and change process

• Performing verification and validation planning

Planning and conducting systems engineering, engineering analyses, trade studies, and feasibility assessments supporting systems engineering activities, including technical support for Analyses of Alternatives (AoA)

Performing system/subsystem analysis and specification review

Performing hardware design with respect to component/assembly analysis, specification, integration, and testing

Performing systems engineering support over a broad range of hardware types including RF assemblies, power supplies (AC and DC), FPGAs, digital signal processors, network/server equipment, and embedded architectures

Participating in technical design reviews and meetings, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)

Supporting the development and execution of requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test measures, and evaluation criteria

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and five or more years of work-related experience or Master's degree in Engineering and three years of work-related experience
• Demonstrated experience applying one or more systems engineering processes in the execution of projects, such as:

• Stakeholder requirements definition (operational requirements / CONOPS)
• Requirements analysis (development, decomposition, traceability)
• System design (definition, analysis, development)
• Integration
• Test and evaluation

• Experience creating one or more of the following:

• Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
• Product verification reports
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA-s)
• Design trade studies
• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)

• Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience writing technical reports and briefings
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Desired Skills

• Degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering
• Experience with open architecture constructs like Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR)/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
• Intermediate level of proficiency with one or more of the following:

• radar electronics
• hardware and software design
• principles and operations of radar systems
• analog/digital signal processing
• modeling and simulation of physical systems

• Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:

• Modeling Software: MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo Systems Modeler
• Radar Signal and Data Processing Toolsets
• C++, Python, or other object-oriented programming language

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.