Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Systems Engineer I is an entry level position and one will have the opportunity to interact with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Unmanned Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers and Senior Systems 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 in the following:
Providing weekly Status of System development progress with requirements burn down
Allocating Requirements to Subsystems & Engineering coordination
Evaluating System performance thresholds and providing direction
Developing Instrumented Flight Test vectors and Data acquisition
Definition of system Build in Test for Fault Detection, Isolation, Recovery
Definition of ground system warnings, cautions, notifications
Assist in Requirements and Specification Reviews
Prototyping of autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose designed experiments
Provide input for model development and simulation analysis
Support design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed tools
Write system requirements, system test plans, and assist in validation testing
Learn to use professional concepts and build stable working relationships internally
Work on problems of limited scope and apply company procedures to resolve routine issues
Receives detailed instructions on all work and follows standard practices in analyzing data
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
0 to 2 years of related experience
Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab required
Basic Matlab skills and familiarity with office software and computer based productivity tools
The ideal candidate will be interested in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering tools
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys and Solidworks is preferred
Familiarity with Python or ROS (Robot Operating System) and Aircraft Terminology is preferred
An understanding of Control Theory and Transform functions helpful
Exposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation and Control helpful and to Model-Based Systems Engineering 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
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
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
Clearance Level
No Clearance
The salary range for this role is:
$66,500 - $101,500
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