Staff, Systems Engineer (V)

t, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for new development projects. Analyses are performed during all phases of the product development process to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new systems and components functioning as a Lead and Subject Matter Expert in this area.
A successful candidate should have experience in the implementation, integration and qualification of emerging technologies. Experience of passive depth sensing solutions for soldier mounted systems would be an advantage. A track record of working with new vendors or new technologies and implementing them on product designs is required. Experience leading a team of systems engineers and developing systems engineering best practices is also preferred.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Lead customer interactions with regard to influencing and understanding Voice of the Customer and product requirements

• Define and execute trade studies that result in selection of the most optimal approach to complex design and architecture issues. Engage with suppliers to evaluate candidate solutions.

• Models Sparton's core values, providing mentorship and technical leadership to the Engineering team.

• Provides guidance on MBSE best practices. Lead customer interactions with regard to influencing and understanding Voice of the Customer and product requirements

• Define and execute trade studies that result in selection of the most optimal approach to complex design and architecture issues. Engage with suppliers to evaluate candidate solutions.

• Models Sparton's core values, providing mentorship and technical leadership to the Engineering team.

• Provides guidance on MBSE best practices.

• Performs workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Engineering Functional Leadership and Engineering Business Unit Leads and Human Resources.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other Sparton Business Units.

• Fully understands systems engineering process.

• Ensures lessons learned are identified and incorporated into the standards process.

• Support proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost estimating, and presentation activities

• Review, develop, and document system level requirements, CONOPS, and mission statements.

• Work with all Technical functions to develop and document product architectures that meet technical, cost and schedule goals.

• Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design.

• Ability to effectively document and communicate designs, results, reports, and presentations

• Produce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standards

• Research, conceptualize, and evaluate complex system architectures and product designs, recommend design modifications to improve product performance, cost, reliability, and development schedule (can be activity lead or in supporting role)

• Lead system integration efforts including hands-on evaluation of prototypes

• Plan and support verification and validation activities for complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

• Prepare and/or deliver technical presentations to customers, Sparton management, or development team

• Provide regular and clear communication to customers, Sparton affiliates, government officials, and other contractors as required

• Work independently and with internal/external organizations

• Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design processes and procedures

• Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures, mentor entry level engineers

• Familiarity with Agile product development approach

• Other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• Hold an accredited Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Electro-optical, Software or Systems Engineering, Applied Physics or other related engineering degrees

• 15+ years of systems engineering experience with BS or 12+ years with Master's Degree

• Must be a highly effective communicator, both verbally and in writing

• Experience with requirements management tools, such as JAMA, required.

• CMMI, AS 9100 and ISO 9000 process development experience.

Skills and Abilities

• US Citizenship is required, mut be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools.

• Capability to adapt to industry-wide used modeling and requirements management tools as needed.

• Ability to integrate into a small, high-performing engineering team.

• Must possess a high level of professional knowledge and skills to resolve product, process and system design.

• Applied hands-on implementation expertise in product system architecture and requirements management tools.

• Ability to properly manage customer expectations and clearly understand their requirements.

• Ability to prepare successful customer proposals.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• No travel required.

• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

Benefits Highlights
Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.

• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.

• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.

• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.

• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:

  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 5/8s
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s

• Lifestyle spending account.

• Perks at work.

• Generous employee referral program.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [email protected]

Disclaimer:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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