Systems Engineer

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS REMOTE WITH TRAVEL TO PALMDALE, CA (40% Travel)

Description:

The systems engineering focus is support to unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft platforms and unmanned ground vehicles. The successful candidate must be able to develop requirements, create system design documentation, utilize, and maintain existing analytical models, develop new models, and plan and conduct tests to validate requirements. Cradle to grave experience -looking to have this individual involved in all phases of the project from definition, design and test

Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements

Developing system architecture for new and existing systems

Conducting trade studies and performing design research of basic engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture

Developing test plans and reports

Developing test cases based on requirements documentation

Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation

Leading and conducting testing as applicable

Working in adherence to structured and defined development processes

Working in conjunction with Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements

Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.

Skills:

requirements definition, cameo, doors, hardware, software, altassian (or similar), requirements yogi, UAV, unmanned aerial vehicle

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, electrical, software or Systems engineering

5 - 7 years of industry experience

A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed)

Experience developing system requirements and architecture in conjunction with engineering team

Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment, technical leadership capabilities

Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must

Experience in Aircraft is a must; experience in unmanned aircraft is a plus

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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