Kollsman

Systems Engineer II

Kollsman$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electro-optical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • 2-4 years of experience, including hardware/software integration knowledge.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to follow complex instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in all aspects of systems engineering including requirements analysis and design.
  • Support simulations and modeling of complex systems.
  • Engage in detailed design, prototyping, and data analysis.
  • Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Provide technical contributions throughout the development cycle from concept to performance evaluation.
  • Collaborate with engineering project teams for business pursuits and customer needs analysis.
  • Conduct research and prepare technical documentation with recommendations.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Competitive compensation and 401(k) for future planning.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts.
  • Flexible vacation and paid time off (PTO).
  • Paid parental leave and employee referral programs.
  • Availability of various voluntary benefits, including Life Insurance and Identity Theft protection.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Systems Engineer II supporting our CTSE program, participates in the design, development, testing, and analysis of products, equipment or processes; and performs a variety of assignments, under close guidance, requiring the application of basic engineering and scientific principles and techniques. Systems engineering covers the full product lifecycle, from concept through development and deployment, and ultimately, disposal. It concentrates on the design and application of the whole system as distinct from the parts. It involves looking at a problem in its entirety, taking into account all the facets and all the variables and relating the social to the technical aspect. The incumbent will assist in the design, development, testing, and analysis of products, equipment or processes; and perform a variety of assignments, under close guidance, requiring the application of basic engineering and scientific principles and techniques. This role will find analytical skills and ability to plan and lead system engineering activities will be challenged on a daily basis.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful
  • Assist system engineers with subjects related to all aspects of systems engineering, including, but not limited to:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Systems architecture and detailed design
  • Simulation and modeling of complex systems
  • Preliminary and Detailed design
  • Prototyping
  • Data Analysis and Process Improvement
  • Integration and testing/verification
  • System troubleshooting
  • Provide individual technical contribution and systems engineering leadership in the development of advanced systems
  • Work assignments through the development cycle from concept development, system trade-off analysis, system requirements definition and flow down, system architecture design, system integration and test...all the way down to evaluation of system performance at both the component and system level.
  • Support engineering project teams in the pursuit of new business, including the definition of advanced design concepts to address customer needs, preparation of engineering inputs, cost estimates and schedules for proposals.
  • Utilize and maintain existing analytical models, develop new models, design tests, and validate performance simulations using standard or developed test equipment.
  • Conduct research and prepare technical documentation based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
  • Work with variety of stakeholders including interfacing with internal and external project teams, company personnel (Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Business Development), and the customer community.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-optical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related engineering degree
  • Two (2-4) years of experience, including hardware/software integration experience.
  • Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, principles and methods that will enable practical application in the solution of technical problems is required

Skills and Abilities
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Must be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner.
  • Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision.
  • Advantage - Have knowledge and experience in the development of Concept(s) of Operation, requirements development and management using dedicated tools (Cameo/Doors), conceptualization and analysis of complex systems architecture design through modeling, system/subsystem integration/test planning and execution, and qualification testing
  • Desire to learn new skills; examples:
  • RF (radar, microwave comms, etc)
  • Power (AC 120/240V, DC 5/12/24/28/48V, conversion, distribution)
  • IT and networking
  • Scripting/automation of tasks
  • Ability to take in customer needs and scenarios, and develop solutions
  • Demonstrated success in present field (electrical/mechanical/SW, etc) - specific accomplishments beyond team success
  • Experience/comfort/ease talking with customers/end users
  • Can clearly articulate plans and actions taken
  • Thinks logically through new/unfamiliar scenarios

Travel/Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel 20% to support projects.
  • Travel; outdoor field work will be required at different weather conditions
  • Must be a "US Person" and have ability to obtain security clearance. Existing clearance is an advantage.

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Elbit Systems of America specializes in technology-based systems for diverse defense and commercial applications. They provide air data products, cockpit instrumentation, commercial aircraft services, head-up displays, and vision systems. They also provide custom product development and manufacturing to fit individual customer needs.

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