Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements
Execute design trades to support technical decisions
Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation
Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program
Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers
Contribute to proposal activities
Program planning, guidance, and execution

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
Experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components
Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw
Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
Experience working on aerospace/defense systems (space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, environmental testing)

Scientist, Systems Engineering – Chief Systems Engineer

Key skills