Specialist, Systems Engineer

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Job Title:

Specialist - Systems Engineer

Job Code: 32394

Job Location:

USA-UT-Salt Lake City

Job Schedule:

9/80- employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours, and has every other Friday off

The Specialist, Systems Engineer will be responsible for the development of advanced communication subsystem hardware/software for multi‑segment (space, ground, airborne) applications. The position will span initial concept development through hardware/software implementation, test, and delivery. Potential applications include high rate, assured, and optical communications. The incumbent will be accountable with understanding all levels of development requirements, to lead multi-disciplined engineering teams in the development of new capabilities, and to manage subcontractors.

They will leverage their knowledge in requirements development, parts, materials, and process flow down, and System Verification and Validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong, multi‑discipline technical background and will work directly with internal technical IPT’s developing requirements, implementing designs and working with customers and associated sub‑contractors.

• Systems engineering lead that organizes, participates, and manages key project/program engineering tasks
• Leads requirements analysis, requirements decomposition and assignment of requirements to appropriate functional areas of responsibility and/or subcontractors, and manages traceability of requirements back to customer specifications and system level derived requirements
• Leads design synthesis and generation of supporting design documentation which includes technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications through verification cross reference matrix (VCRM)
• Ensures technical performance, quality, and adherence to established policies and processes
• Develops and presents project/program design reviews for both internal and external customer audiences
• Leads or assists in project/program schedule and budget planning, subcontract control, risk management
• Leads or assists in management over systems engineering team and other teams of functional design engineers
• Leads or assists system integration, verification, and qualification events
• Participation in customer request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP) and new business development pursuits, including on‑site and off‑site technical capability demonstration

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Clearance:
  Candidate must currently have, and/or be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Top Secret Clearance
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) and formal presentation skills are required
• Candidate should be skilled in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, DOORs, or similar tools
• Experience managing technical projects that include system integration, system verification, and formal qualification, including supporting integration and qualification events at customer locations

• Leadership skills, with the ability to guide the technical direction/vision for a given project. Must also be a strong contributor to integrated product…