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 supports 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 Staff 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, detailed trade studies, and requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of the total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new defense systems and components functioning as part of a System / Integrated Product Team.
Responsibilities and Tasks: - Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design
- Lead complex systems-level architecture design and perform system-level modeling and simulation.
- Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.
- Execute program while providing technical leadership.
- Recommend 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.
- Assist in verification and validation responsibilities.
- Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and mentor entry-level engineers.
- Lead and execute transition of technologies from R&D/advanced concepts into production or program baselines.
- Lead and execute Software/hardware integration, including leading these efforts.
- Lead and execute debug and troubleshoot multifunctional systems.
- Lead and execute live-fire testing, development of test plans and procedures, and safety documentation.
- Other related duties assigned by supervisor.
Education, Experience, License, or Certification:- Bachelor's degree is required
- Master's degree is preferred
- Specific Degree Field Required: Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or other applicable technical discipline
- 14+ years of relevant professional experience in the systems engineering field
- Advanced DOORS requirements management training (preferred)
- Systems Engineering Simulation and Modeling concepts (preferred)
- Systems Engineering methods, tools, and procedures
- Training Prerequisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
- System Engineering requirements and architecture development tools
- Cameo - system engineering modeling
- Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department or required by program
Skills and Abilities: - Experience working with ground combat systems, military vehicle architectures, mission systems, or survivability subsystems
- Experience with requirements management, integration, and test
- Experience working on defense systems - especially safety-critical systems (preferred)
- Prior leadership of integration events, field tests, or cross-organizational technical transitions
- DOORS requirements management tool suite
- Cameo or equivalent for Model Based System Engineering
- Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and other desktop tools
- Microsoft Projects
- Systems-level analysis tools such as Mathlab, MATLAB, or equivalent
- Systems-level block diagram capture tools such as Visio
- Other related systems engineering tools
- Strong communication skills
- Skilled and confident presenter
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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: Long-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.
*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.
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