Systems Engineering - Junior

Company: PDS Defense, Inc.
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.**
This Systems Engineer would be one of the technical leads for the development of the customer's Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
System development would mainly address hardware but could include some software as well
Ensuring adherence to appropriate military standards via system requirements, design, and test (MIL-STD-461 (EMI), MIL-STD-464 (EMC), MIL-STD-704 (power), MIL-STD-810 (environmental), MIL-STD-882 (safety), MIL-STD-1250 and MIL-STD-7179 (corrosion), MIL-STD-1289 and MIL-STD-8591 (aircraft stores), and MIL-STD-1472 (human factors))
Oversee, support, and review system thermal, safety, and reliability analyses
Ensuring proper system cooling and safety through design and feedback from analyses and prototype operation
Research and select appropriate COTS components for system development based on system performance requirements, size, weight, power constraints, etc
Configure the system and validate the configuration of systems prior to deployment (hardware, configuration file settings, network IP addresses, and set up of communication and encryption devices)
Support the identification, documentation, and mitigation of program risks per the customer's risk management process
Review all electro-mechanical system drawings
Oversee integration testing of system incremental releases
Troubleshoot system failures and performance issues
Coordinate other system development roles (test, logistics, production, quality assurance, software, etc) in troubleshooting efforts
Support the use of key processes, such as the configuration management for system changes after the system baseline is established
Support test's evaluation of system performance in the lab
Operate the system and test equipment to evaluate functional and RF performance against requirements
the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Collate technical data in response to program sponsor data calls
Review system design documentation and operational checklists, procedures, user manuals, training materials, and other technical publications for technical accuracy and completeness
Mentoring and guiding junior engineers
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 9 or more years of engineering experience, Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 7 or more years of experience, or an additional 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Degree
Ability to travel
US citizen with a Secret clearance [Top Secret preferred]
Experience using mechanical and electrical drawings
Must be able to demonstrate proven leadership capabilities in the area of Systems Engineering
Experience with Agile software development
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles
Familiarity with Agile Development Methodology
Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration toolset (Jira and Confluence)
Experience with RF receiver and RF jamming, software-defined radios, and encryption systems
Experience working with RF test equipment
Experience with concurrent hardware and software development
Experience with military aircraft avionics and/or stores
Familiarity with aircraft safety, supportability, maintainability, and reliability disciplines

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