Job SummaryThis position is senior project engineer in the advanced C2 systems group supporting the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. In this role you will be expected to conduct detailed design, requirements management, and work with individual groups for the development of hardware, software, network, cyber, airworthiness and other program components to produce C2 systems for the CCA platform. Responsibilities include supporting or running Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings involving all key internal and external stakeholders. This role is also responsible for the completion of development of software and hardware and the transition to Systems Integration Lab (SIL), ground, and flight test of those C2 systems.
Travel will be required to customer sites and our test facilities near Palmdale CA as well as various government offices around the United States.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.
- Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
- May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.
- Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
- Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.
- Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
- Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications- Ideal candidates have experience in the following:
- Open architecture experience is highly preferred.
- Experience implementing and testing open standards including OMS, UCI, STANAG, and UAI.
- Must have a general understanding of computer hardware, networking protocols, cyber requirements for classified programs.
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
- Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.
- Special Access Program experience highly recommended
