Systems Engineer

Job Description

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of turbine engine technology programs in aerospace and defense. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate will understand and have experience applying the full systems engineering lifecycle, and must be able to develop requirements, create system design documentation, generate, utilize and maintain Cameo models. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements

Developing system architectures for new and existing systems

Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture

Developing system/subsystem design documentation such as interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents

Developing and executing system verification

Developing MBSE processes, procedures, templates, and best practices

Developing, reviewing, and presenting Cameo models to internal and external stakeholders

Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)

Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials

Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work

Developing and reviewing test plans and reports

Supporting the planning and execution of various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), subsystem and system testing

Traveling to customer locations as needed (<25% anticipated)

Experience And Skills

The successful candidate has:

• Minimum Experience/Skills:
• Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation
• Experience with MBSE and Cameo
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
• Desired Experience/Skills
• Experience working within Defense formal product development lifecycles
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
• Experience in mechanical systems development
• Experience in aircraft turbomachinery
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering university
• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience
• A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed)

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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