Level 3 Communications, Inc

Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$130K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 15 years or more experience, or a Graduate Degree with 13 years of experience, or 19 years of applicable experience without a degree
  • Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
  • Proven track record in generating and managing requirements for systems and sub-systems
  • Familiarity with DOORS and/or MBSE software like CAMEO and MagicDraw
  • Experience leading large-scale aerospace/defense programs throughout their lifecycle

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and analysis of concept of operations
  • Create test plans to ensure requirements are met
  • Conduct design reviews such as Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR)
  • Oversee integration and testing of electro-optical and infrared systems
  • Support data analysis, modeling, and simulation activities
  • Define system performance requirements based on customer needs
  • Evaluate and mitigate program risks

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Opportunity to mentor less experienced engineers
  • Involvement in proposal activities and program planning
  • Engagement in cutting-edge aerospace and defense projects
  • Supportive work environment that fosters technical growth
Full Job Description
Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer)

Job Code: 44006

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The Chief Systems Engineer will lead concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements
  • Execute design trades to support technical decisions
  • Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
  • Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
  • Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation
  • Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
  • Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program
  • Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers
  • Contribute to proposal activities
  • Program planning, guidance, and execution

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
  • Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components
  • Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw
  • Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
  • Experience working on aerospace/defense systems (space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, environmental testing)


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Technical expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical or equivalent engineering discipline
  • Experience with project management aspects of programs (cost account management/earned value management system, estimating costs, managing schedules)
  • Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python)
  • Experience with estimating and managing costs
  • Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
  • Ability to work ITAR or EAR projects
  • Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance

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