Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Title: Scientist Systems Engineering

Job Code: 31711

Job Location:Richardson TX or Plano TX

Job Description:

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV) advanced radar systems next-generation weapon systems and other RF sensor technologies.

As a Scientist Systems Engineering you will be responsible for leading multiple product development efforts which include: hardware and software requirements definition decomposition allocation management verification and validation of technical products and systems. You will also be responsible for leading component trade studies system integration and characterization of system performance. You will support technical and cost proposal efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Architect radar systems hardware and software functional and physical design and requirements in synthesizing advanced technology design concepts
• Subject matter expert in radar systems engineering
• Execute analytical and experimental design trades of radar system architectures
• Strong team player capable of collaborating engaging with various engineering (hardware software algorithm programmable logic systems) and support organizations (supply chain operations contracts program management etc.) to ensure best-value program execution
• Viewed as an expert and/or resource in radar systems engineering within the field by peers in and outside the organization.
• Leads various aspects of radar system design development system integration and test efforts as an integrated project team lead
• Develops or champions new systems concepts or technologies.
• Participates in proposal capture activities both cost and technical in concert with business development counterparts
• Capable of leading design verification testing efforts including lab chamber ground and flight test
• Develops and runs simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments
• Leads and supports engineering troubleshooting activities and root cause investigations as required during program execution
• Develops tracks and presents technical performance metrics
• Develops mentor and motivate systems engineers and engineering program teams to achieve peak performance
• Works with the program managers to perform dynamic risk assessments and develop execution and risk mitigation strategies for complex projects
• Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings
• Represents programs as the lead technical interface to customers
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
• Strong communication skills (written verbal & presentation)
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to lift to 20 lbs
• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active secret security clearance.
• Experience with radar systems development

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Hands on experience in complex radar and weapon system integration engineering testing and system performance characterization
• Experience with whole lifecycle radar system development from conceptual design through to production
• System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
• Experience designing integrating and testing typical payloads like sensors into autonomous weapons
• Top secret security clearance
• Experience with MATLAB LabView Python or C/C/C#
• Experience in advanced radar sensor system development for autonomous weapons systems
• Experience in proposal capture activities that include customer engagement needs assessments shaping acquisition needs/requirements in collaboration with customers and capture of business against acquisition needs
• Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations
• People skills with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment

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