Vertex Inc

Sr. Systems Engineer II

Vertex Inc$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
  • Minimum of 8 years in systems, software, or hardware engineering experience.
  • Proven leadership ability in guiding multi-discipline engineering teams.
  • Ownership of engineering scope across program to drive task completion.
  • Expertise in Trade Studies, Risk and Opportunity analyses, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Experience with test plan and procedure development for execution.
  • Deep understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and cross-product activities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead systems engineering throughout the complete development life cycle.
  • Collaborate within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) to enhance communication and team dynamics.
  • Embrace modern development processes to boost product quality and team efficiency.
  • Support DoD customers and international allies, enhancing mission success.
  • Drive the development of technical baselines and Engineering Change Requests.
  • Oversee requirements development, hardware/software integration, and verification processes.
  • Mentor early career engineers to strengthen domain knowledge and troubleshoot complex systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of programs supporting multiple DoD customers.
  • Chance to advance career through exposure to various product lines.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge engineering projects that enhance military capabilities.
Full Job Description
Overview

V2X is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting the development and integration of advanced software/firmware/hardware systems including store control electronics, mission computers, avionics, sensors, certification and mission equipment for airborne and ground platforms.

Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer II will act as Lead Systems Engineer throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation. The Senior Systems Engineer II will work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where effective communication and team building skills are critical to success.

The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.

Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Qualifications

Required Skills:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering
  • Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to multi-discipline teams.
  • Ability to take ownership of the engineering scope within the program and drive the necessary tasks to ultimately ensure the cross-function team meets the technical requirements.
  • Experience leading Trade Studies, performing Risk and Opportunity analyses, and tracking and mitigating risks.
  • Experience with test execution including test plan and procedure development.
  • In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes and cross-product activities.
  • Experience developing technical baselines (requirements/architecture); leading development teams; and developing and reviewing Engineering Change Requests.
  • Experience leading requirements development, hardware and software integration, and requirements verification.
  • Experience leading the development, integration, and test of military armament systems or similarly complex systems.
  • Experience and desire to mentor early career engineers to build their domain area knowledge. Experience troubleshooting complex avionics and/or weapon systems including external interfaces and test equipment in real time when issues arise.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience with the design, development, and integration of complex military systems.
  • Experience with the design, development, and integration of gravity release and pneumatic ejection systems.
  • Experience managing suppliers and overseeing the development of subsystems and components.
  • Experience working the front end of the business, creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, cost, and schedule estimates.
  • Experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders including leading both internal and customer design reviews.

Education / Certifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.

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About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
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