Lead, Systems Engineering - EA ISR Programs

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The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will be responsible for supporting the development, integration, test, and verification of a variety of new and/or modified systems for a miss ionized Gulfstream G550 platform. The LSE will require working knowledge of encrypted communications, flight deck miss ionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). The LSE will be responsible for requirements development and management, technical risk identification, system design, system Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V), civil and military certification, and liaison troubleshooting and sustainment efforts.

The LSE will support large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction on and off-site. They will Communicate with internal leadership, external subcontractors and customer teams to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. The LSE will provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

• Developing aircraft system requirements:
  Concept of Operations (Con Ops), system specifications, component specifications, and system schematics.
• Performing verification and validation such as: creating test plans, creating test procedures, physically operating the system to perform ground and flight testing, writing certification reports.
• Supporting technical publications by providing source data and reviewing publications such as: system operating manuals, maintenance manuals, instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Supporting periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, Testing, and Aircraft Field Support.
• Significant experience with some or all of the following: encrypted communications, flight deck miss ionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Proficient communication skills (verbal, written, slide presentations).
• Proficient technical writing skills (specifications, procedures, reports).
• Performing hands‑on testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems; requires climbing and crawling on the aircraft in confined areas to perform job duties.
• Understanding and supporting the aircraft certification process (Civil : 14 CFR Part 25; Military: MIL‑HDBK‑516).
• Interpreting and using aircraft technical documentation such as: system schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, aircraft technical publications, Standards (MIL, SAE, RTCA, 14 CFR, etc.).
• Creating bids and writing proposals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with time‑critical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering blueprints, test procedures, and technical publications.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance at the Secret level.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13…