Senior Systems Engineer

1 month ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Innovative Defense Technologies Full time
Job Description

Background information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA. This individual will work closely with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to develop innovative solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand and interact with complex DoD software systems
  • Analyze and decompose requirements, review software designs, generate test cases/test procedures/test plans, and troubleshoot discrepancies to fulfill customer needs
  • Apply an interdisciplinary approach to plan, design, develop, and verify life cycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
  • Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all functional and program interfaces
  • Conduct MBSE-based reviews and technical assessments that inform key technical discussions (Internal and External Customer Sets)
  • Apply advanced systems/software technologies and principles to develop innovative solutions for in-service and next generation complex software systems
  • Create and maintain SysML artifacts to model system structure and behavior
  • Communicate directly with customer and user to understand need and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges to closure

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering with a preference for experience in development of complex systems
  • Bachelor's Degree in applicable discipline such as systems engineering, physics, software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering
  • Familiarity with the software development process (requirements through deployment)
  • Understanding of the activities described by the Systems Engineering V-Model
  • Ability to understand system behavior through reading system specifications and requirements
  • Ability to perform the logical and systematic conversion of customer or program requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering/Model Based Software Development using SysML or UML
  • Experience using Rhapsody and/or MagicDraw/Cameo
  • Ability to design, develop, and analyze complex software systems
  • Ability to understand and interact with complex DoD software systems
  • Ability to perform many concurrent assignments and determine the need for changing priorities
  • Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working with commercial or military aviation systems (e.g., A-10, F-16, F/A-18, F-22, F-35, MQ-1, MQ-9, MQ-25, TTWCS, B-1, B-2, B-21, B-52, KC-130, E-2D, E-3)
  • Experience working with commercial or military mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, NOMS, TMPC)
  • Experience working with military aviation-based weapons (e.g., Tomahawk, LRASM, AIM-9X, AARGM)
  • Experience working with military aviation-based sensors and data (e.g. radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical, infrared, sonar, stores management, air data, fuel data, weapons data, engine data)
  • Experience using architecture frameworks like DoDAF/UPDM/UAF
  • Experience with DOORS or other requirements management tool
  • Experience implementing algorithms in C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, MATLAB or other languages
  • Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence

Competencies:

  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
  • Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
  • Desire to develop talent and to lead a team of junior engineers
  • Ability to work closely with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements
  • Attention to detail
  • Show initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
  • Strong organization and planning skills
  • Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

EEO Statement: Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.



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