Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Zel Tech is seeking resourceful and innovative with multi-discipline individual multi-discipline systems engineering experience. Experience with integration of wireless/over-the-air systems and/or sensor data driven technologies is key. This person will provide on-site system level development, prototype integration, prototype design, operational field, and test support to the Government customer at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida.

• Provide support for in-house technology development initiatives, including feasibility assessments of proposals and ongoing projects by other parties in government, academia, and industry.
• Understand systems engineering and project management processes and apply as needed, including development of requirements.
• Provide supporting technical and logistics documentation relative to recommended design improvements and performance requirements.
• Provide, design, and make recommendations for complex multi-discipline systems.
• Provide operational support to field designed systems.
• Prepare statements of work, cost estimates, presentations and reports, and research technical information to support design and prototyping.
• Support project planning, design, development, and execution for research development, investigations, analyses, demonstrations, and testing.
• Recommend improvements in design, operation, maintenance, and safety for assigned systems and equipment.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and make recommendations for improvement/refinement and advise technically.
• Must be able to work in fast paced and high energy environment.
• Reports on project status, risk, expenditure, execution, etc.
• Integrate multiple components and COTs/GOTs systems into various systems and payloads at system level.
• Plan, lead, and conduct hardware development, modification, and related functions to adapt vendor-manufactured hardware to meet Government needs and contingencies.
• Analyze problems, define risks, and develop mitigation plans rapidly.
• Design and implement payloads or other equipment involving mechanical, electrical, software and structural design and engineering skills.
• Comply with CCAFS industrial hygiene requirements.
• Must be resourceful, adaptable, innovative, creative, and ready to lead their organization and project teams on mission critical projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the mission goals.

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must possess current Secret clearance.
• BA/BS (preferably in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

• Previous experience with Government R&D.
• Background in Electrical Engineering and implementation of standard Systems Engineering processes.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise…