Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Senior Systems Engineer works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Unmanned Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams, which will require engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines. Because of the nature of the development efforts, the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation and verification testing.
Position Responsibilities
Support providing weekly Status of System development progress with requirements burn down
Support Allocating Requirements to Subsystems & Engineering coordination
Support Evaluating System performance thresholds and providing direction
Support Requirements and Specification Reviews
Support Developing Instrumented Flight Test vectors and Data acquisition
Support definition of system Build in Test for Fault Detection, Isolation, Recovery
Support definition of ground system warnings, cautions, notifications
Provide input for model development and simulation analysis
Support prototyping of autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments
Support design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed tools
Writes system requirements, system test plans, and assist in validation testing
Perform a variety of engineering support activities on R&D projects
Document work and assist with the transition of new capabilities, technologies and prototypes into a production development environment
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
Work independently with little supervision. Provide articulate, accurate instructions and guidance to lower-level Engineers as well as team members outside the department
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5 - 8 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)
Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab required
Proficiency with Matlab as well as office software and computer-based productivity tools
Possesses an interest in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering tools
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys and Solidworks preferred
Aerospace Systems Engineering experience preferred
Understanding of Control Theory and Transform functions is helpful
Understanding of Aircraft Terminology is helpful
Exposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation & Control and Model-Based Systems Engineering is helpful but not required
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others and the company. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods;…