Payload Systems Engineer

Custom Microwave, Inc.

$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Must provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency to comply with ITAR requirements.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and a criminal background check.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural trade studies to establish system and unit level requirements.
  • Collaborate with technical design teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Ensure proper allocation and verification of requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Support requirements verification and Integration and Test (I&T) activities.
  • Prepare and deliver design gate reviews.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop requirements verification artifacts.
  • Support ongoing product development activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages and friendly working conditions.
  • Generous PTO policy with immediate accrual eligibility.
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision options.
  • Company paid disability and life insurance benefits, and employee assistance program.
  • Annual profit share bonus opportunity.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) opportunities.
Full Job Description
The following position is open: Payload Systems Engineer

What You'll Do (Essential Job Functions):
  • Lead architectural trade studies, establishing system and unit level requirements both analytically and through simulation.
  • Collaborate with technical design teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Lead proper allocation, traceability, and verification of requirements at all levels through the lifecycle of the program.
  • Support requirements verification and Integration and Test (I&T) activities.
  • Lead preparations and delivery for design gate reviews.
  • Collaborate with cross functional subject matter experts to develop the necessary requirements allocation, analysis, and verification artifacts.
  • Support continual product development activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.


What You'll Bring (Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
  • Ability to obtain security clearance.
  • Experience with antenna designs in harsh environments (aerospace, defense, military applications).
  • Strong technical communication skills (written and oral).
  • Strong fundamentals in "signals and systems" and digital communications.
  • Familiar with hardware components and their associated impairments / limitations.
  • Ability to learn new tools and workflows.
  • Passion for contributing to an innovative and rapidly evolving work environment.


Your Experience (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
    • MSEE in related field desired, but not required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Must provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency to comply with ITAR requirements.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen per Custom Microwave, Inc.'s drug testing policy.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check per Custom Microwave, Inc.'s policy.


CMi, A Vitesse Company, Is Proud to Offer...
  • Competitive wages and friendly working conditions.
  • Generous PTO policy with immediate accrual eligibility.
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision options.
  • Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance benefits, and employee assistance program.
  • Annual profit share bonus opportunity.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) opportunities.


Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The manufacturing facility is more than 56,000 square feet. Workers may be exposed to loud noises, chemicals, and other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be provided by The Company and at request.

Job Information:
This is a full-time, permanent position. This position is eligible for the employer-sponsored benefits listed under "CMi is Proud to Offer." This position is considered exempt and is ineligible for overtime pay.

Pay range: $120,000-$160,000 based on qualifications and experience.

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