Senior Systems Engineer - Pine Brook, NJ

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation, a leader in precision motion control and navigation, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to define, design, integrate and test next‑generation inertial systems. You will lead MBSE activities and model‑based development for aerospace and defense applications.

The role requires 4+ years in aerospace/defense systems engineering, strong MBSE skills, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Travel ~15% for reviews and meetings.

Qualifications

• MBSE experience turning requirements into digital models.
• Cameo AE and DOORS for systems modeling and traceability.
• Aerospace/defense systems engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer requirements into MBSE models and digital artifacts.
• Coordinate with customers and IPTs to define features using digital engineering.
• Apply system design, data analysis, and presentation methods to support decisions.
• Apply knowledge to accelerate development, testing, deployment, and upgrades.
• Perform system development activities within a certified quality framework.

Skills

MBSE

Cameo AE

DOORS

Microsoft Office

Strong presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering

Master of Science/Engineering in related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go‑to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise and experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting‑edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world‑class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com.

Overview

As a Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a technical team responsible for the system definition, design, integration and test of next‑generation inertial measurement and navigation products/solutions for use in aircraft, UAVs, missiles, land vehicles, and sea platforms. This role will also lead and oversee Model Based System Engineering development activities.

Responsibilities

• The selected Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) will turn Customer requirements and needs into digital models.
• Communicate with Customers and Engineering IPTs to establish product features and capabilities, applying digital engineering technologies for rapid assessment and deployment of capability.
• Apply skills in system design, data analysis, behavior assessment against requirements, and presentation/visualization methods to help the System Analyst understand results and take corrective actions.
• Understand IDT's technologies and how to apply them to a Customer's products to accelerate development, test, deployment, and in‑service upgrade.
• Demonstrate ability to perform system development activities within a certified quality management environment, adhering to defined work procedures and instructions.

Essential Functions

• Create engineering artifacts and develop models of systems using a MBSE tool suite that includes Cameo EA and other systems engineering tools.
• Integrate enterprise tools and develop MBSE‑based processes to support requirements engineering, schedule management, test and verification strategy development, and system integration of new initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration between the MBSE users and the tool development team to communicate modeling needs and help innovate potential solutions.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to managers regarding the creation and implementation of new MBSE methods and techniques.
• Support new product development processes and discipline across the company.
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, judgment, cooperation, and ability to communicate technical information.
• Perform assigned tasks within the defined project schedule and cost.
• Support senior project engineers and program managers in interfacing with both commercial and military customers in technical program definition and execution.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and personal leadership abilities.
• Support new business pursuits and proposal preparation addressing program technical requirements and associated schedule and cost.
• Travel: ~15% for customer reviews and meetings.

Critical Competencies

• Working knowledge of new product development processes gained through formal training or work experience.
• Working knowledge of inertial navigation and GPS functionality is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team in definition, implementation, and demonstration of a solution when presented with a problem or set of problems.
• Use industry MBSE tools and modeling methodologies to successfully produce systems engineering models with associated processes in support of the system development life cycle.
• Knowledge of architecture, requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate end‑to‑end systems engineering.
• Perform assigned tasks within the defined project schedule and cost.
• Drive for results, action oriented.
• Strong presentation skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering or Master of Science/Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years' experience in MBSE.
• 4+ years' experience in aerospace and/or defense systems engineering, integration, and test.
• Experience in requirements management, including capture, traceability, flow‑down, and decomposition to lower‑level requirements using IBM DOORS or a comparable tool.
• Strong knowledge (proficiency preferred) in Cameo AE, DOORS, Microsoft Office.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary range for this role in New Jersey is $106,000 - $150,000 annually. Final offer may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and internal consistency.

Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance; paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Monthly employee events celebrate our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans.