As a Senior Systems Engineer you will work in a team-based environment to develop Electro-Optical (EO) systems that operate in space environments. Depending on the complexity of the program a Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to work Chief Systems Engineers to manage requirements, provide technical oversight for internal and subcontracted designs, and formal verification of subassemblies. For smaller programs a Senior Systems Engineer may be expected to perform as the Lead Systems Engineer.
Senior Systems Engineers must possess skills in requirements management, system integration, requirements verification, supplier management, qualification and acceptance testing, prepare and present technical material for customer reviews, and author contract documents.
Responsibilities:
Work with the technical team to establish robust and executable program plans including the identification of tasks, trade studies, modelling and analyses, and risk and opportunity identification and management
Review and assess customer requirements and provide proper requirements management including validation, decomposition, and flow down, specification development, interface control/protocol definition, and technical budgeting
Develop and guide verification including requirements verification matrix development, verification plans, test requirements, and preparation of sell-off materials to demonstrate compliance
Evaluate the work and results from the technical team and provide feedback and direction
Communicate and collaborate with the program office, functional management, and technical team members to ensure proper program execution and early issue and risk identification
Document statement of work (SOW) and performance specifications for subcontracted items
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience Required:
5 years of relevant work experience such as systems engineering of complex systems throughout the product lifecycle
Familiarity with electro-optical (EO) space, airborne, and terrestrial systems
Experience developing, integrating, and verifying digital control systems employing FPGAs and/or embedded processors
Familiarity with analog electrical designs including power supplies, board layout and artwork, EMI/EMC management, and cable harnesses
Familiarity with electrical considerations for thermal vacuum space environments
Familiarity with precision feedback systems such as LVDT, RVDTs, and strain gauges
Familiarity with aerospace protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet, and SpaceWire
Creating and maintaining electrical interface control documentation
Creating and maintaining FPGA and software interface control documentation
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Writing requirements specifications, verification matrices, verification plans, and verification reports
Requirements management using IBM Rational DOORS or other requirements management systems
Familiarity with Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Evaluation and definition of the optical, mechanical, electrical, and environmental inputs into a system and their influence on overall requirements compliance
Program planning including scope definition and task estimation
Proficient written communication skills including technical writing
Proficient verbal skills including technical presentations with the ability and technical confidence to brief a variety of internal and external customers
Ability to obtain an active security clearance
Experience Desired:
Decomposition of complex systems into logical building blocks and the ability to develop the requisite error budgets and requirements traceability
Development and verification of space-based electronics
Familiarity with optical systems for visible through long wave infrared applications for both imaging and non-imaging systems
Control theory with open and closed-loop feedback
Firmware and software development (e.g., VHDL, C, C , Python, MatLab)
Use and development of analytical tools such as MatLab for modeling and analysis for system development, evaluation, and verification
Parts, materials, and processes for space environments
Modeling and analysis of EO/IR systems
Concept of operations (CONOPS) development
Technical leadership of cross-functional/discipline teams
EHS/Environmental Requirements:
Able to lift/move computer and printer equipment
Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers' requirements. We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.
Employment with Danbury Mission Technologies is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. US citizenship is required. For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
