Systems Engineer

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our on-site team in Michigan. You will lead the systems engineering lifecycle for turbine-based propulsion systems, perform safety analyses, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure program success.

The role requires 5+ years in SE, a STEM degree, familiarity with industry standards, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM required.
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Broad knowledge of turbine engine or airframe technology.
• Knowledge of SE lifecycle and deriving requirements into actionable steps.
• Experience with FMEA, FMECA or Fault Tree Analysis.
• Familiarity with Electronics or Software systems.
• Demonstrates teamwork and consensus-building.
• Strong interpersonal negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Familiarity with SAE ARP 4754/4761, DO-160/178/254 and MIL-STD equivalents.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and implement the SE process for turbine-based propulsion systems and interfacing aircraft systems.
• Conduct system safety analyses including fault tree, FMEA/FMECA and reliability risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with customer requirements and Williams practices.
• Support design decisions for technical leadership and trace verification plans.
• Define and track system, subsystem and component verification and validation.
• Work with Program Management to liaise with customers throughout the project.
• Produce timely customer-defined data packages at regular intervals.

Skills

Systems Engineering

MBSE

FMEA/FMECA

Safety Analysis

Requirements Derivation

Cross-functional

Documentation

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

Active US Security Clearance

Air Force MBSE

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

MBSE Tools

Job description

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join our team.

This position is 100% on-site.

The Systems Engineer responsibilities include:

• Integrate and implement the systems engineering process for turbine-based propulsion systems and the interfacing aircraft systems, including defining requirements, performing analyses, and tracking reliability, hazards and risk management for the lifecycle of the assigned program
• Conduct system safety analysis including fault tree creation, system hazard analysis, FMEA and FMECA generation, reliability disciplines and failure investigations
• Work with cross functional engineering teams to organize data and information in accordance customer requirements and Williams best practices
• Substantiate and inform design decisions for technical leadership
• Define and track system, subsystem and component verification and validation
• Work closely with the Program Management team to collaborate with the customer throughout the project
• Produce timely customer-defined data packages at regular intervals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5+ years of technical experience within Systems Engineering
• Broad technical knowledge base of turbine engine or airframe technology
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle, roles and functions, including deriving requirements into actionable steps
• Experience with FMEA, FMECA or Fault Tree Analysis
• Familiarity with Electronics or Software systems
• Demonstrates ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships across the organization
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills with effective negotiation and conflict-resolution experience
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to produce a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Possesses written communication skills and proficiency in document preparation
• Familiarity with commercial standards (SAE ARP 4754, SAE ARP 4761, DO-160, DO-178 and DO-254 certification) and the equivalent military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-882, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State.

Desired Qualifications

• Active US Security Clearance
• Direct experience on US Air Force digital engineering programs
• Proficiency with MBSE processes/principles/tools and Digital Transformation methodologies to enable application of these approaches across diverse products
• Experience with MBSE and Engineering software tools

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.