Principal Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Lone Tree, Iowa, United States SNC Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

SNC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the design and analysis of various payload techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team in constructing and executing the roadmap for integration of kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities for multiple platforms.
  • Grow into a Subject Matter Expert for kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities.
  • Work with the Operational Analysis team to validate payload concept effectiveness through modeling and simulation.
  • Review modeling and simulation results for completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensure strong program traceability from CONOPS/Design Reference Mission (DRMs) to design and architecture decisions to integration, test, verification, and final validation of the capability.
  • Lead the program through Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for new payloads.
  • Be responsible for continued, demonstrable maturation of payload performance and functional requirements.
  • Act as primary liaison to direct customers with respect to payload performance, ensuring alignment between SNC and the USG on CONOPS/Design Reference Missions (DRMs) and how the capability meets the needs of the USG.
  • Align with Business Development team on new payload strategies and customer engagements.
  • Lead IRAD efforts in the development of new payload capabilities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
  • Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
  • Previous work leading teams focused on development of kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of the 'why' behind payload capabilities such as EW and Remote sensing.
  • Experience leading technical programs related to kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) technologies.
  • Experience working with and designing electrical and mechanical systems for defense applications.
  • Full life-cycle experience in product development, from concept derivation to validation.
  • Proven experience leading development teams with mission-level models to inform design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems and their interactions in air defense applications.
  • Possess a US DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Ability to foster strong customer relationships.
What We Offer:
  • Annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
  • A generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.



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