Senior Systems Engineer I/Il

Anistar
Tucson, AZ, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$161,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Systems Engineering C++ (Programming Language) Communications Protocols Software Debugging Linux Excel Formulas Hardware Interface Design Python (Programming Language) MATLAB
+11 more
Software Tools Requirements Management Simulink Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Systems Architecture Systems Integration Jama (Software) System-level Testing Vba Programming Language Visual Basic Language

Job description

  • Design, integrate, and develop space-based optical instruments, subsystems, and payloads for airborne and space platforms
  • Define, allocate, and manage technical requirements for space systems
  • Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the development process and address potential conflicts or issues.
  • Lead requirements definition, allocation, and traceability across the development lifecycle
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system design descriptions, ICDs, CONOPs, and test plans
  • Generate technical reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Provide technical management of project requirements, system architecture, system interfaces, mission assurance guidelines, and system compliance
  • Support the development and testing of space payloads to be integrated on spacecraft platforms
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of exquisite payloads
  • Support hardware and software development teams with system-level test planning, debugging, integration, and execution of verification test procedures; analyze data and recommend design refinements
  • Lead hardware and software V&V activities to confirm alignment with program and customer requirements
  • Provide technical oversight of system architecture, interfaces, mission assurance, and compliance
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings and represent the organization in project discussions
  • Support the development, testing, and delivery of space payloads; assess and mitigate technical risks
  • Mentor other engineers on technical topics and V&V methodologies
  • Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in systems or aerospace engineering, or other technical discipline
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
  • 5+ years of engineering experience; with 3+ years directly supporting development projects and 2+ years in project or team leadership
  • Demonstrable experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on developing, testing, and integrating with space or airborne instruments
  • Experience with requirements management and modeling tools such as JAMA, Doors, or Cameo
  • Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle from requirements development through systems operations and maintenance
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Linux, C, C++, Visual Basic, or other software development languages and tools
  • Proficiency in system modeling and analysis tools such as Cameo, MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent
  • A strong knowledge of how to interpret organizational, software and hardware technical documents
  • Experience with space environments and testing regimes (vibe, shock, radiation, thermal, EMI, corrosion, etc.)
  • Excellent task management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver results within given constraints
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces and communications protocols
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards, regulations, and practices, * Current SSBI clearance
  • Hands-on expertise leading troubleshooting and resolution of system-level issues
  • Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision in complex projects
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, including complex formulas, mathematical modeling, and VBA macro creation
  • Experience in astronomy, physics, or remote sensing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and explain complex implementation processes to other organization members

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