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AV · 1 day ago

Senior Systems Engineer - M&S Enterprise Engineering

Huntsville ARC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Sr. Systems Engineer will work with the Design team to develop innovative Unmanned Systems for defense and commercial applications, collaborating closely with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures for simulation models.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle

Provide weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down

Allocate requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination

Evaluate system performance thresholds and providing direction

Work with Senior Staff Engineers in developing instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition

Provide input for model development and simulation analysis

Review and interpret customer specification effectively

Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems

Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles

Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Systems EngineeringC/C++MatlabRequirements TraceabilityModel DevelopmentSimulation AnalysisTeam LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)

Proficiency with C/C++ and Matlab required

Has managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle

Provided an effective weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down

Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination

Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction

Developed instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition

Provided input for model development and simulation analysis

Strong Matlab skills and is proficient with office software and computer based productivity tools

Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis

Has developed systems test plans, procedures, and reports and reviewed and interpreted specifications

Writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction

Preferred

Advanced degree is preferred

Taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers is a plus

Exposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation & Control and Model-Based Systems Engineering is helpful but not required

Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys and Solidworks preferred

Possesses an interest in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering tools

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests