Jr. Systems Engineer - Space Technologies

avav; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

SwiftCruit in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Systems Engineer for their SpaceTech Division, focusing on space-based solutions. The ideal candidate will develop specifications, documentation, and oversee requirements analysis. A degree in relevant engineering and experience with design tools is required.

This position includes benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401K plan. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• 2 years' directly related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
• Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based systems.
• Supporting the development of systems engineering documentation.
• Analyzing user requirements and system architectures.

Skills

Electrical systems

Design and development tools

Systems engineering principles

Model Based Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, Systems, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAMEO

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our SpaceTech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The ideal candidate must have experience with electrical systems.

The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks. As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will be involved in:

• Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems
• Supporting the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Integration Plans, and Test Plans
• Owning the requirements generation, analysis, decomposition, and review with customers
• Analyzing user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high‑level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications
• Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities
• Developing system architecture and system design documentation
• Communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives
• Supporting lab and field acceptance testing
• Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
• Supporting division‑wide process creation and upkeep
• Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development
• Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, Systems, or Industrial Engineering.
• 2 years’ directly related experience.
• Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems.
• An understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in systems, space, or electrical engineering.
• 5, or more, years directly related experience.
• Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS).
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering languages or methods (SysML, OOSEM).
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D.
• Demonstrated systems engineering skills preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery.
• Demonstrated skills of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation).
• Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.