Principal Systems Engineer

Company Information:

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary

The Principal Systems Engineer performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Also performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations using tools such as DOORS.

• Conceptualize, analyze, design, and oversee complex systems level architecture design.

• Perform modeling and simulation at the system level including use of model based system engineering tools

• Recommends tools to improve systems engineering design of a product and procedures.

• Develop systems specifications, master test plans, and other necessary artifacts.

• Provide inputs into the integrated master schedules and track program progress.

• Generate systems engineering artifacts in support of each program.

• Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.

• Assist in verification and validation responsibilities.

• Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and mentor entry level engineers.
• Other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification

• Specific Degree Field Required: Aeronautical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Software or Systems Engineering.

• Master's degree plus 7 years' experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 9 years' experience.
• Eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
• ESD
• Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

• Advanced DOORS requirements management training

• Systems Engineering Simulation and Modeling concepts
• Systems Engineering methods and procedures

Desired Skills and Abilities

• DOORS requirements management tool suite.

• Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and other desktop tools.

• Microsoft Projects.

• Systems level analysis tools such as MATLAB or equivalent.

• Systems level block diagram capture tools such as Visio.
• CAMEO Enterprise Architecture
• Experience with EO/IR systems

• Other related systems engineering tools.

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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