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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 3, in
Job Description:
We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer 3-5 based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr Principal Systems Engineer you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
The Systems Engineer 3-5 role will apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to support development of a system architecture, conduct functional and trade-study analyses, and translate customer requirements into detailed specifications across the full product lifecycle-from concept through disposal. The successful candidate will collaborate with design, logistics, specialty engineering, and program IPT teams to ensure that communications solutions meet schedule, cost, and performance goals while maintaining alignment with overall system needs. The Systems Engineer will act as a cross-IPT technical integrator working closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads, with essential functions including:
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into specifications using DOORS
Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical)
Ensure system requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the program.
Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts
Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design
Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model
Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)
Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required
Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
Apply extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Provide cross-IPT support for Capture efforts, contract documents (e.g. SSOW/SDRL/CDRL), and trade studies as required
Must Have
System Integration Testing
Systems Engineering
Nice To Have
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
This position may be filled at the Engineer Systems Level 3 to 5
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
Proven experience in the systems engineering process
Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
Must be a US Citizen
CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3
Experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence.
Prficiency in DOORS including DXL scripting
3+ years' experience writing requirements and/or verification plans.
Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.
Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 4
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 8 years of experience; or 6 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 4 years experience with a STEM PhD
Proven experience in the systems engineering process
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
Must be a US Citizen
CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 5
12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
Proven experience in the systems engineering process
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
Must be a US Citizen
CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Experience in the systems engineering process across the entire product lifecycle
An active DoD Top Secret clearance
Experience working on military / spacecraft systems
Experience with complex system development on large programs
Experience with MBSE, software design, or demonstrated ability to work with software-aided design tools
Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages
INCOSE Participation or CSEP certification
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Job Description:
We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer 3-5 based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr Principal Systems Engineer you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
The Systems Engineer 3-5 role will apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to support development of a system architecture, conduct functional and trade-study analyses, and translate customer requirements into detailed specifications across the full product lifecycle-from concept through disposal. The successful candidate will collaborate with design, logistics, specialty engineering, and program IPT teams to ensure that communications solutions meet schedule, cost, and performance goals while maintaining alignment with overall system needs. The Systems Engineer will act as a cross-IPT technical integrator working closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads, with essential functions including:
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into specifications using DOORS
Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical)
Ensure system requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the program.
Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts
Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design
Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model
Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)
Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required
Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
Apply extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Provide cross-IPT support for Capture efforts, contract documents (e.g. SSOW/SDRL/CDRL), and trade studies as required
Must Have
System Integration Testing
Systems Engineering
Nice To Have
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
This position may be filled at the Engineer Systems Level 3 to 5
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
Proven experience in the systems engineering process
Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
Must be a US Citizen
CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3
Experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence.
Prficiency in DOORS including DXL scripting
3+ years' experience writing requirements and/or verification plans.
Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.
Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 4
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 8 years of experience; or 6 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 4 years experience with a STEM PhD
Proven experience in the systems engineering process
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
Must be a US Citizen
CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 5
12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
Proven experience in the systems engineering process
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
Must be a US Citizen
CLEARANCE: A current/active US Government Secret clearance.
Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Experience in the systems engineering process across the entire product lifecycle
An active DoD Top Secret clearance
Experience working on military / spacecraft systems
Experience with complex system development on large programs
Experience with MBSE, software design, or demonstrated ability to work with software-aided design tools
Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages
INCOSE Participation or CSEP certification
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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