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FlightSafety International · 1 day ago

LEAD SYSTEM ENGINEER

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company, providing training for aviation professionals globally. The Lead System Engineer will support Aircrew Training System programs, manage subcontractors, and perform systems engineering tasks to ensure the successful execution of projects.

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Responsibilities

Analyzes technical requirements and develops specifications and Statements of Work (SOW) for modifications, updates, improvements to, and/or new ATS/CLS program components. Assigns SOW authoring to appropriate engineers within the department
Reviews and edits Statements of Work, Specifications, and technical documents prepared and/or submitted by others
Reviews technical authoring for Program Proposals and Business Development requirements
Supports program management and logistics functions via the performance of analyses and trade studies
Prepares cost estimates and technical text for ATS proposals, ECPs, ACSNs and CCPs
Accomplishes subcontractor/vendor technical design reviews and audits. May direct subcontractor personnel or provide in-depth analysis of subcontractor performance for progress payment purposes
Participates as a presenter and/or technical advisor in customer technical interchange meetings, audits and program reviews
Prepares subcontractor/vendor specifications and SOWs for RFPs and subcontracts. Performs technical evaluations of proposals received and prepares recommendations for upper management
Prepares SOW and ITOs for new business efforts
Provides technical support on new business efforts
Travels to ATS sites and subcontractor facilities
Performs make/buy analyses
Manages modification projects, including cost and schedule management and reporting
Assigns department engineers specific duties according to resource availability and specialty requirements
Assists in the development of new business proposals
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Systems engineeringLogistics engineeringProject managementATS design knowledgeINCOSE certificationJudgment skillsComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or four years combination of education, experience, and training
Ten years of aircrew training system or flight simulation device experience (support, modification, update) with military/DOD engineering standards including specification and configuration management practices
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or with others without constant direct supervision
Ability to tactfully manage and direct subcontractor personnel
Ability to exercise good judgment and to assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work
Ability to accept direction from other managers on various projects
Ability to accurately use a computer and software
Solid knowledge of ATS design and logistics engineering concepts

Preferred

INCOSE Systems Engineering Certifications are a plus

Company

FlightSafety International

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FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
1996-10-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Eric Hinson
Chief Executive Officer
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