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Specialist, Systems Engineering

Greenville, Texas

Job ID 30687
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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 30687 

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Mid-level Systems Engineer possessing engineering experience to follow system level engineering guidance and leadership to contribute within a systems engineering group.  This position desires technical and troubleshooting skills to investigate and solve system performance issues including operational environment impacts.  The individual will be responsible for the generation and review of technical papers, calculations, and briefings. The individual will also be required to perform system level checks and testing during Ground and Flight Test phases.

Essential Functions:

  • Candidate should be able to perform systems level requirements, design, test, and integration of Hardware Control systems on various air platforms.
  • Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) to technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Able to read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures.
  • Interfaces with the customer to determine system specific requirements.   
  • Participating in formal engineering analysis and reviewing performance parameters at the total system and individual component levels.
  • Performing the design, development, and release of related data management, processing, and reporting software tools.
  • Ability to perform debugging and troubleshooting of software and hardware devices.
  • Ability to obtain a Class III fight certification.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, Systems or simalar 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 may also be considered.
  • Current DOD Secret Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Ability to obtain a Class III fight certification.
  • Experience in Low Band RF Systems.
  • Experience in working Flight Plans, Flight Line test, and Operational Test Plans.
  • Ability to support and be responsible for multiple on-board processors.
  • Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbally) to technical and non-technical personnel
  • Experience in Software coding and development.
  • Able to read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, et al) is required to generate work products.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Experience writing systems and software requirements using an application such as DOORS/JIRA.
  • Experience presenting design and project information at periodic reviews as well as recommending improvements to existing designs.
  • Be comfortable handling a large amount of classified material.
  • Familiarity with working with Unix/Linux commands in terminal consoles.
  • Experience with building test cases to assess software and system operation against requirements, writing defect reports, and assessing corrections.
  • Familiarity with networking technologies, to include Security+ certification.
  • Familiarity with RC135 Communications Systems.
  • DoD/Military experience.

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