Principal Systems Engineer

Description:

Our client headquartered in Virginia is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer based in Huntsville, AL. The position reports to the Manager of Engineering and offers a hybrid workplace with two remote days. The Principal Systems Engineer will serve as a technical expert and principal systems architect for System Engineering and perform analysis to assess compliance throughout the system development cycle.

The ideal candidate has conducted analysis of weapon system performance and physical characteristics to identify and allocate mission, system and subsystem requirements. Possesses effective technical writing, presentation and communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive indentured framework of requirements for use as performance, design, interface, support, production, cost and test criteria
• Perform technical coordination, direction, review and status of complete System Engineering work package on advanced projects
• Conduct trade studies for development and optimization of system concepts and architectures in support of new and existing programs
• Support proposals, development, define and develop scope of work and engineering concepts
• Perform simulation verification testing and analysis to conduct and maintain evaluations of total weapon system effectiveness
• Lead system design reviews to ensure balance of system definition and design incorporating requirements for system elements (subsystems, software, test and analysis tools, support equipment, facilities and operational)
• Achieve technical, program/system requirements and customer compliance milestones throughout the product development cycle

Skills/Requirements:

• Experience in requirements analysis, system architecture development, design verification and integration
• Apply methodologies and processes for system requirements development verification, including modeling, analysis and testing
• Proficient in developing and maintaining 6-DoF digital simulation and analysis tools
• Requirements Management Tool, preferably DOORS
• MATLAB, Python, C++ or other high-level programming language (embedded software design a plus)

Qualifications:

• 10+ Years of experience in System Engineering (MBSE a plus)
• 5+ Years of experience in Missile (or Guided Projectile) Design & Development
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year College or University in Engineering (Master’s a plus)
• Must be US Citizen and have active US Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 3 Weeks Vacation & Year-End Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Sick Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Work Environment
• 401K Contribution & Matching
• Education Reimbursement
• Relocation Package