SR. SYSTEMS ENG VADOR

Phoenix Logistics, LLC; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Defense LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer / Lead Engineer to act as the program's primary technical representative and lead across systems and software engineering activities. You will coordinate closely with government leadership, direct engineering teams, and ensure alignment with program objectives in planning, integration, testing, and execution.

The role requires strong MBSE capability, SysML proficiency, and experience with JSE environments; security clearances are required

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in engineering and 8+ years in the field.
• Bachelor's in engineering with 12+ years in the field.
• Secret clearance required; Top Secret desired; eligible for TS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical point of contact between contractor and government leadership.
• Provide technical leadership across systems engineering, software engineering, model integration, and test activities.
• Lead architecture development and interface definitions.
• Develop system-of-systems architectures using SysML/UML and MBSE tools.
• Lead system requirements analysis, decomposition, traceability, and verification.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-team collaboration

System engineering focus

Education

Master of Science in engineering or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in engineering or equivalent

Tools

SysML 2.0

MBSE tools (Cameo)

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer / Lead Engineer serves as the program's primary technical representative and point of contact for engineering matters. The position provides technical leadership across systems and software engineering activities and works closely with the Government's lead engineer in support of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) planning, integration, testing, and execution. The Lead Engineer provides technical direction to engineering teams, reviews and approves engineering work products, and ensures requirements, architecture, interfaces, and technical activities remain aligned with program objectives.

This position is contingent upon contract award, and employment will begin upon successful award and authorization to proceed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact between the Contractor and Government engineering leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and direction across systems engineering, software engineering, model integration, and test activities.
• Support program increment planning, including technical scope, engineering estimates, dependencies, risks, and execution.
• Represent the Contractor at technical reviews, working groups, design reviews, readiness reviews, and program demonstrations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of system architectures, designs, and interface definitions.
• Develop and maintain system-of-systems architecture models using SysML/UML and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Lead system requirements analysis, decomposition, traceability, and verification coverage.
• Direct and participate in system development activities, with emphasis on requirements analysis, design, model integration, testing, and acceptance.
• Lead integration and troubleshooting of aircraft subsystem models and associated capabilities within the JSE environment.
• Review and approve technical documentation and engineering work products for accuracy and technical completeness.
• Evaluate system stability, interoperability, performance, security, scalability, and other system-level characteristics.
• Identify and communicate technical risks, resource requirements, dependencies, and engineering recommendations to program and Government leadership.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior and mid-level engineering staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master of Science degree, engineering degree, or diploma representing technical education, and at least 8 years of experience in the subject field.
• A Bachelor of Science degree, engineering degree, or diploma representing technical education, and at least 12 years of experience in the subject field.
• Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance desired. Must be eligible for Top Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of LINUX and Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated, in-depth familiarity with the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE); direct experience with the Virtual Air Threat Solution (VATS) strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of Man-In-The-Loop (MITL) simulation systems and their integration, testing, and performance requirements.
• Proficiency in Systems Modeling Language (SysML), ideally version 2.0.
• Familiarity with Cameo or similar Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Technical leadership experience.

JOB CONTEXT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is be operated in an office type environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Phoenix Defense LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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