Systems Engineer, Platform Technologies Systems Design

APS is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced U.S. Navy undersea systems from concept through production and qualification. The successful candidate will lead systems engineering efforts for clean-sheet hardware developments, translating customer and engineering requirements into well-defined subsystem and component requirements while supporting verification, validation, integration, and Navy qualification activities.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams to develop complex mechanical, electrical, and software-based systems for maritime applications, and proven ability to support schedule and coordinate resources to meet system definition and test milestones while providing engineering rigor to deconflict subsystem interactions during rapid development, test, and production cycles. APS works on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. This role offers the opportunity to shape next-generation undersea capabilities by leading systems engineering activities from initial customer requirements through successful Navy qualification and deployment. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret U.S. Navy requirements, specifications, and interface documents.
• Able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and engineering disciplines.
• Develop and manage system, subsystem, and component-level requirements using a structured systems engineering approach.
• Create and maintain requirements traceability from customer requirements through verification and validation.
• Lead requirements decomposition and allocation across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support system architecture development and trade studies during early design phases.
• Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system specifications, verification plans, and technical data packages.
• Coordinate system integration activities between mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.
• Develop qualification and verification strategies consistent with Navy acquisition programs.
• Track system maturity through design reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and qualification testing.
• Support hardware integration, laboratory testing, environmental testing, and qualification efforts.
• Participate in customer technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Assist with technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution throughout the program lifecycle.
• Willing to travel occasionally in support of customer meetings, integration events, and qualification testing.
• Support transition from development into production.
• Outline and track metrics for design margin versus system maturity status to manage program risks, I understand and agree that the information provided in this application will be relied upon by General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. in considering me for employment, and I certify that all information provided is true, complete and correct and that I have not knowingly omitted any requested information. I further understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions made by me on this application or any other company records may subject me to immediate dismissal at any time during my employment. I hereby authorize General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. to make a thorough investigation of my current or former employment and activities. I agree to cooperate in such investigation and I release General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. and any person or organization supplying information to General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. in connection with such investigation, of and from liability in connection with the furnishing or use of such information. If employment is obtained under this application, I will willingly comply with all orders, rules, regulations and standards of conduct required by General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. and will agree to abide by General Dynamics Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct. I further understand that as a condition of employment by General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp., I must comply with security procedures of the Company and must receive and retain necessary government security clearances, which may require completion of a government Personal Security Questionnaire and fingerprinting.

o B.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience supporting development of complex engineered products.
• Demonstrated experience supporting new product development or clean-sheet system design from concept through testing.
• Experience developing and managing system and subsystem requirements.
• Experience with technical risk identification, tracking, and mitigation activity planning including maintaining risk registers/waterfalls and status updates
• Familiarity with requirements decomposition, verification, and validation methodologies.
• Experience supporting design reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Advanced degree (M.S. or M. Eng.) in Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition or defense development programs.
• Experience developing underwater, maritime, autonomous, or subsea systems.
• Experience working in cross-functional groups that include software developers, scientists, engineers, and mathematicians
• Experience supporting Configuration Management and change control processes.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as:

• IBM DOORS or DOORS Next
• Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw)

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
• Experience supporting Navy qualification testing or military environmental qualification.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in ambiguous, early-stage development efforts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable engaging directly with Navy customers and technical representatives.
• Experience working with Navy System Safety Working Group (SSWG)
• Detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of overall system performance and mission objectives.
• Working knowledge of military standards such as:

• MIL-STD-810
• MIL-STD-461
• MIL-STD-882

• Experience developing or reviewing:

• Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM)
• Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM)
• Verification and Validation (V&V) plans

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

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