Systems Engineer, Senior

Research and analyze engineering requirements into operational concepts. Elaborate these concepts into top-level designs within the market-driven constraints of fidelity, quality, cost, and schedule. Plan, organize, lead, and participate in (1) the elaboration of top-level systems, software, and hardware designs into the detail design level and (2) the implementation of the detailed designs into the product. Test the product to these designs., + Serve as lead engineer with responsibility to direct and coordinate work of other engineering or technical staff.

• Review contract requirements, program and training system specifications, and applicable standards to identify and evaluate programmatic and technical requirements.

• Analyze operational and performance requirements of the overall system and conceptualize candidate top-level design approaches consistent with these requirements. These analyses include consideration of hardware computational capabilities, system latencies, spare time requirements, etc.

• Identify and evaluate interface requirements between the hardware and software. Define top-level interface requirements within the software consistent with system interfaces.

• Perform value engineering trade studies of candidate top-level design approaches to determine the optimum solution, elaborate systems and software approaches into top-level designs, and identify and manage program risks to eliminate unplanned problems and minimize costs.

• Develop detailed designs via analyses, elaboration, and decomposition of top-level interface, operational, and performance requirements.

• Develop software computer code and/or hardware compliant with detail design requirements.

• Software programming in C, FORTRAN, and/or other high order languages. Utilization of the Linux Operating System.

• Perform implementation, integration, and acceptance test of final products.

• Prepare time and cost estimates for completing projects.

• Prepare plans, schedules, workflow charts, and diagrams to specify in detail the operations to be performed by equipment and tasks to be performed by the systems and software personnel assigned to program.

• Ensure system requirements are allocated to configuration items and traceable to validation methods.

• Plan and prepare proposal inputs, technical reports, design specifications, test specifications, test procedures, and other documentation as required for assigned programs.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Familiarity with the development of simulation models, software programming languages, hardware processes and procedures, and well-developed computer/network skills are required., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or equivalent; up to 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background must include diversified exposure to aspects of training device engineering and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the sciences underlying systems engineering.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret industry relevant technical literature. Ability to correspond effectively and efficiently with coworkers, subcontractors, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present technical information to colleagues, management, and customers. Ability to develop technical documentation such as software design documents, interface documents, test procedures, and user manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply modern algebra, trigonometry, advanced calculus, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, Boolean algebra, ratios, percentages, and proofs of theorems.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Ability to use software and data configuration management tools such as GIT and Subversion. Usage of Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating Systems. Understanding of computer networking concepts. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

Experienced and proficient in the use of standard personal computer software tools, including software application development environments, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, virtual meetings, team collaboration, project tracking, and databases.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CITIZENSHIP:

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Proficient in planning, coordinating, and booking travel airfare, hotel accommodations, and rental cars.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type, mouse, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.