Systems Engineer Level 4 – COAST Ground SEIT

Description

This is a project engineer role that applies core systems engineering practice across the system development life cycle, with some insight into operations and maintenance support.

The role sits within the SEIT team and supports DT&E activities at factory and site locations.

Final clearances and program access are required before the start date, and the position depends on obtaining them within a period the company sets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out core systems engineering work for operational assets and upcoming baselines, working with integrated product teams, site staff, customers and program counterparts.
• Perform systems integration that supports DT&E at factory and site locations.
• As SEIT Installation Manager, lead a team through site DT&E, handling scheduling, organizing, coordinating and running the activities.
• Make sure assigned tasks fit the program's overall operational goals.
• Write and maintain technical standard operating processes and procedures as needed.
• Take part in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans before deployment.
• Handle software and hardware discrepancy reports.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of engineering experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field with 6+ years of engineering experience, or a PhD in a STEM field with 4+ years of engineering experience.
• Prior systems engineering experience at every level, including building and maintaining CONOPS, requirements and ICDs.
• Experience with systems integration, test, and design or software validation.
• Experience developing and maintaining system architecture to support system designs.
• Self-driven, with strong communication skills for working with SEIT leadership and cross-functional IPTs.
• Clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in applying troubleshooting techniques to solve problems.
• Active SCI at the time of application.
• Preferred: experience leading system integration and test activities.
• Preferred: a strong grasp of design content, with the ability to analyze systems in operation and recommend revisions.
• Preferred: CAM experience or certification.
• Preferred: experience with Linux system environments and software structures.
• Preferred: proficiency with database systems.
• Preferred: proficiency with tools such as Enovia, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, and other systems engineering programs.

Conditions

SCI clearance is required to start.

The position is contingent on obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period set by the company, and continued employment requires keeping the clearance level and program access needed for the role.

Travel is required for 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Flexible schedules are available, for example a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Base salary range is $142,200.00 to $213,400.00. This is a general guide, and the final offer depends on scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k, educational assistance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance and work/life programs, health and wellness resources, employee discounts, paid time off, and paid company holidays.
• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus may be available on top of base pay. The bonus rewards individual contributions and shared company results.
• Vice President and Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• A savings plan is also provided.