Lead, Systems Engineering (UAV Propulsion)

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Job Title : Lead, Systems Engineering

Job Code : 30533

Job Location : Ashburn, VA

Job Description :

As the Lead, Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of technical products and systems with an emphasis on propulsion subsystem development, analysis, and testing for unmanned aircraft. Primary responsibilities for this role include being the primary interface for critical suppliers, evaluating and testing propulsion subsystems, conducting data analyses, and interfacing with the vehicle design team for integration.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.

Essential Functions :

Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality; Leads the execution of rapid learning cycles in requirements development, design, build, integration & test and verification & validation in a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability environment

Lead development effort for key components of propulsion subsystem, providing technical guidance to internal engineers as well as external suppliers, while ensuring technical, schedule and cost objectives of the hardware are met

Develop, track and present technical performance metrics

Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects

Execute system integration and engineering test efforts of propulsion systems

Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.

Responsible for improving upon existing Systems Engineering processes

System design synthesis of complex electronic systems to include processes and interfaces in testing

Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components

Perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground and flight test

Analyze data from design verification test efforts

Develop and run simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments

Present results during internal and external program meetings

Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical

Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required

Lifting up to 20 lbs

10% travel may be required

Other duties as required

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

Active DoD Secret security clearance

System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware / software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options

Hands-on experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization

Preferred Additional Skills :

Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware / software products

Strong knowledge of jet engine design, fuel system design, incompressible fluids modeling

Exposure to / experience with engine or fuel system testing

Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

Experience with Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Python, or C / C++ / C#

Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System

Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems

Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates

Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations

Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

Experience using Microsoft Office products

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