Senior Systems Engineer - UAVs

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft systems. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate must be able to create and update system design documentation, perform engineering analysis in a prototype environment, and plan and conduct various tests including aircraft subsystem and system-level testing. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing test plans and reports
• Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), avionics, subsystem and aircraft-level testing
• Working in conjunction with Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements
• Supporting flight test planning, aircraft preparation, and test execution at government test ranges
• Developing system architectures for new and existing systems
• Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
• Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation and performing peer reviews of fellow team members work
• Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Traveling to customer or test site locations as needed (>25% travel may be expected at times)

The successful candidate has:

• Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
• Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must
• Hands-on integration & test experience with aircraft systems and/or subsystems
• Demonstrated testing best practices including but not limited to managing test configurations, adhering to safety and training procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis

Qualifications

• Bacheloris or Masteris degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 10-20 years of industry experience
• Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement