Systems Engineer for Textron Aviation Defense

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Systems Design
Problem Solving
Training
Risk Assessment
Performance Testing
Scheduling
Budget
Process Optimization
Risk Management
Acquisition
Requirements Management
Database
IBM Rational DOORS
Teamcenter
SRD
Evaluation
Requirements Traceability
Traceability Matrix
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Proposal Writing
Documentation
Leadership
System Requirements
Design Review
Product Development
Research and Development
Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace
Aviation
Military
ENOVIA
Organizational Skills
Attention To Detail
Multitasking
Business Acumen
Accountability
Communication
Management
Microsoft Office
Adobe
SysML

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:

Applies an interdisciplinary engineering approach to 'whole system' design by defining and documenting customer needs and required functionality early in the concept and development cycles. Skilled at defining and solving problems. Applies Systems Engineering principles as defined by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Systems Engineering Fundamentals, to a system through its life cycle, from development through production, deployment, training support, operation, and disposal as defined by customer requirements.

Applies a logical sequence of activities and decisions that transforms an operational need into a description of system performance parameters and a preferred system configuration. The Systems Engineer works together with a project manager and the engineering team and becomes the primary point of communication to interlink between the two to simplify the accomplishment of a successful system. The Systems Engineer also works through each phase of the given system and process, from plan along with expansion to validation and operation, on measurable risk assessment, regularly concentrating on performance, testing, scheduling, and budgets.

Systems Engineer deals with work process, optimization methods, and risk management tools in the given projects for the successful accomplishments as per stakeholder's requirements.

This role satisfies Defense program contractual requirements which are referenced in Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) Chapter 3

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Requirements management
    • Manage requirements database for all projects using requirements tools like DOORS or TeamCenter Systems Engineering.
    • Works with senior systems engineers to help translate customer needs and required functionality into product and performance requirements.
    • Support industry and certification (FAA, Mil-Hdbk-516C, Foreign Military Airworthiness Authorities (MAA) and other cert authorities) requirements are addressed in the requirements and in draft Cert Plan.
    • Work with senior systems engineer to document requirements in aircraft requirements documents, system requirements documents, and performance specifications. Includes but not limited to:
      • Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
      • System Requirements Document (SRD)
      • Sub-System Requirements Document (SSRD)
      • Aircraft Description Document (ADD)
      • Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
    • Conduct requirements traceability analyses, develop and maintain requirements traceability matrix.
    • Prepare for, support and advise functional disciplines in conduct of Functional Configuration Audits and requirement compliance activities.
  • Proposal Development
    • Support documentation of early requirement development.
    • Support trade studies
  • Technical reviews
    • Work with senior systems engineers to help support and/or Coordinate with functional leads, designers, project engineers and leadership to prepare and conduct technical reviews. Includes but not limited to:
      • System Functional Review (SFR)
      • System Requirements Review (SRR)
      • Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
      • Critical Design Review (CDR)
      • Test Readiness Review (TRR)
    • Help ensure company processes and maturity gates for product development are addressed in tech review materials; obtain required approvals.
    • Document outcomes and results from technical reviews.
  • Company/Division Roles
    • Understand, apply, provide updates to, and maintain E463089 Requirements Manual
    • Support the development of future product improvements and R&D investment plans. To include identification of customer requirements, internal assessment within the program, and developing implementation plans

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in:

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Other related field

Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience or relative aviation technical or systems experience.

QUALIFICATONS:

  • Familiarity with FAA, USG military programs and certification activities preferred
  • Ability to produce technical writings, such as Statements of Work, for internal and external customers
  • General knowledge of Beechcraft and Cessna products/tools, including DDS/Enovia V6 and PIOS/EEDS/Enovia V6 preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a very fast paced environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to influence without authority and exhibits managerial courage
  • Strong business acumen
  • Professional and diplomatic demeanor
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects
  • Advanced working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office and Adobe products
  • SysML background with experience in CAMEO preferred
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