Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3

Standard Job Description

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Expectations include building and maintaining routine relationships with C-130J Engineering leadership, system/subsystem engineering teams, Supply Chain, Business Management, Program Management, Sustainment Operations, Hardware and Software Suppliers, C-130J Customers, and all associate parties involved in DMS for the program. In addition, the candidate will be a stakeholder in the maintenance and development process of various tools which are used by the team for tracking, coordinating, and executing DMS mitigation cases. The candidate will help adapt critical toolsets to the ongoing demands of the programs and help to incorporate these utilities as Aeronautics standards. Lastly, the DMS candidate will perform and/or support the DMS Team in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints, and any other DMS Team needs as required.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree
• Project Management experience

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of overall C-130 air system, design, and processes including production and sustainment operations.
• Engineering Experience in the Aerospace/Defense Industry
• Experience with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) processes involving engineering integration of obsolescence management mitigations and/or redesign projects.
• Project Management Experience relevant to aircraft Production, Sustainment, or Development programs.
• Experience in Electrical Engineering or Components Engineering with emphasis upon Mission Systems Integration.
• Experience in working with Suppliers and/or Supply Chain engagement including usage of SAP for parts management analysis and financial tracking.
• Experience in Systems Engineering discipline with understanding of the total lifecycle (architecture, requirements, design, analysis, integration, verification, production and sustainment) including the following key competencies: Supplier Interface, Proposal Analysis, Risk and Opportunity Assessment.
• Understanding and strong appreciation for practicing and developing Standard Work processes and tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools emphasizing Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with written, verbal, and presentation communications skills, including briefing to members of upper management