Systems Engineer III

JOB TITLE: SYSTEMS ENGINEER III

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

REPORTS TO: CHIEF ENGINEER

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY:

The position works on Group-3 UAV avionics and payload integrations, including electrical, mechanical, and software designs, through the complete system development life cycle in a multidisciplinary environment. The system engineer will be a member of all design teams to help develop processes, procedures, testing and change tracking.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, decompose, translate, and create requirements for changes and integration of new pay loads within an existing system
• Work closely with individual technical team leads to accomplish tasked objectives in a project-focused environment.
• Manage documentation of technical designs and operation manuals.
• Serve in a design quality role helping to ensure that project planning is accomplished to the appropriate level of fidelity and ensure the development teams are following appropriate processes.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation strategies and time allocation to complete multiple concurrent objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 5+ years of related experience, or a master's degree with 2 years of related experience or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• 4+ years of experience leading engineering teams in support of complex systems integration
• 2+ years of experience in project management
• Knowledge and understanding of autonomy and software systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of UAV systems and payloads.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with management of agile and waterfall development processes
• Familiarity with MSProject Jira, Monday.com, automation frameworks (Jira Automations, SharePoint Automations)
• Experience with Version Control Systems (Git, GitHub, SVN, etc.. )
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts of harness creation for systems integration, PCB design, or electrical circuit design.
• A technical understanding of aircraft flight controls and hands-on experience flying full sized or model aircraft
• Accurate and precise attention to detail with creative and innovative thinking and planning
• Must be a team player with great communication skills, with the ability to prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Experience contributing to the flight clearance and/or safety review process
• Ability to maintain awareness of technology within the domain or system and develop technology strategies for the domain or system. Provide inputs to technical & product roadmaps.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
• Ability to move about a manufacturing facility.