Sr. Systems Engineer

Alutiiq, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and space manufacturing company seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer to provide system analysis for Naval military systems. This role involves engineering work and requires significant experience in system design, integration, and testing, alongside knowledge of security systems and U.S. Navy operations.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years relevant experience in system design and integration.
• Experience with U.S. Navy maintenance philosophy (4+ years).
• Security Clearance: Secret.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle barrier assessments for system engineering decisions.
• Draft test requirements, plans, and reports.
• Resolve complex technical design problems.

Skills

System design

Integration

Testing

GUI development

Electronic Security Systems

Digital systems

Analog systems

Cost-benefit analysis

RF, circular, and fiber connectors

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Position Overview and Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Red Peak Technical Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, has an opportunity for a Sr. Systems Engineer. The Sr. Systems Engineer will provide system analysis of components or subsystems of Naval military systems. The candidate will perform engineering work and apply judgment to resolve conflicting requirements.

• Conduct vehicle barrier assessments to determine systems engineering decisions, including COTS vs. OEM parts, form/fit/function replacements, system design, fabrication design, and systems engineering.
• Review current asset tagging strategy to optimize stocking of COTS vs. OEM parts.
• Evaluate asset inventory, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and perform 80/20 analysis to identify program spend and cost-saving measures.
• Draft test requirements, test plans, and test reports.
• Perform system simulations.
• Possess working knowledge of automation and control systems concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Be familiar with current computer applications and technologies in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.
• Resolve complex technical design and development problems requiring professional engineering expertise.
• Edit and manipulate CAD drawings.
• Travel requirement: 90%.

Pay rate: $80,000 to $120,000 annually.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution plus 8-12 years of relevant experience in system design, integration, testing, and limited GUI development for mechanical systems.
• 4+ years experience with Electronic Security Systems.
• 4+ years experience with digital and analog systems and subsystems.
• 4+ years experience with U.S. Navy maintenance philosophy.
• Experience with Lenel, Physical Security Systems, Access Control Systems preferred.
• Ability to build and test RF, circular, and fiber connectors.
• Experience in cable placement and routing in ship and shore environments.
• Security Clearance: Secret.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, per government contract.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing