Principal Systems Engineer

We are seeking a talented, self-motivated, and experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer with demonstrated success in technically leading engineering teams to develop and deliver new and/or improved products that meet requirements. The Principal Systems Engineer provides systems engineering methodology expertise across R&D and product development programs, is a key partner with operations, and contributes to business opportunities of strategic importance.

The Principal Systems Engineer works collaboratively with program managers and project chief engineers to ensure successful program execution and is responsible for guiding program teams to solve problems through a holistic, systems engineering approach. This position requires expert technical capability and communication skills, effective forward thinking to take advantage of opportunities and prevent issues, and the ability to work with engineering leadership to grow an effective engineering organization. To be successful in this role, the individual should possess technical depth to perform deep-dive analysis and apply properly tailored systems engineering process, as well as technical breadth to work through complex issues across disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware). This individual can work autonomously with only high-level objectives, can work on problems of diverse complexity and scope, and demonstrates expert engineering judgment., * Technically lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications using systems engineering methodology

• Own the systems engineering process on the program and ensure proper systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation activities are completed
• Act as the program technical champion, representative, and point of contact (POC)
• Prepare for and present at all major design reviews, including internal and external (customer) reviews
• Provide technical expertise in planning for IR&D and new product initiatives
• Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities
• Support travel to Fairfax, Virginia corporate headquarters, as needed (up to 25%)
• Perform other duties as assigned, Lead Model Based Systems Engineering initiatives across programs, applying MBSE processes, SysML, UML, UAF, MagicDraw, and Cameo. Guide total MBSE development activities, develop modeling strategies, solve complex engineering problems, and collaborate with leadership and project teams. Contribute to training materials, engineering best practices, Agile-MBSE adoption, digital engineering solutions, and the transition to a cloud-based digital enterprise. Top Skills: Artificial IntelligenceCameoJIRAMachine LearningMagicdrawMbseModeling And SimulationSysmlUafUml Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 9 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 7 years with a master’s degree
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and delivery of complex spaceflight or aerospace hardware from concept through qualification, production, and customer delivery.
• Highly accomplished in one or more engineering or scientific domains of expertise, with fluency across multiple relevant technical/scientific domains
• Proficient in application of systems engineering methodology to product design and development
• Ability to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets
• Excellent organization and communication skills, * MS degree in a STEM field
• Experience in software defined systems
• Experience with space industry product development life cycles
• Experience in product development for high-reliability, high-survivability, and/or space environment applications
• Experience with complex electronics product design at low level of integration, e.g., PCBAs, mechanical structures, mission software, FPGA firmware, etc.
• Experience with Xilinx family devices, including Zynq UltraScale+ or Versal architecture
• Knowledge of VPX standards (VITA 46 and VITA 65) and demonstrated experience implementing embedded hardware
• Experience in electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, PCB routing, high-speed data design, mixed-signal analysis/design, signal integrity analysis, etc.
• Experience in signal processing and/or algorithm development
• Experience with CAD tools, e.g., PSpice, LTspice, Altium, SOLIDWORKS, Keysight ADS, etc.
• Experience with systems engineering related tools, e.g., STK, MATLAB Simulink, requirements management/databases, MBSE, etc.
• Experience with one or more levels of the OSI model and understanding of networking protocols

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $84,000 - $200,000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Be an Early Applicant Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 113K-209K Annually Expert/Leader Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 113K-209K Annually Expert/Leader Leads systems engineering for advanced spaceflight electronics, including RF, processing, networking, and data storage systems. Owns systems engineering processes, requirements verification, technical baselines, design reviews, technical trades, and program execution. Provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, supports IR&D and proposals, and contributes to complex aerospace hardware development from concept through qualification, production, and delivery. The summary above was generated by AI, Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
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