Title:  Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Title:  Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer (AUV) systems

Job Code: 20211

Job Location: Fall River, MA (100% on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The purpose of the Systems Engineering and Integration and Test engineer position is to synthesize and define test processes for complex Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (AUV) systems. Coordinate assembly level through system level integration and test activities and ensure that technical obligations are fulfilled.

Summary: Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Nature of Supervision: Work is performed with general oversight. May manage large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of immediate job area. Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees. Typically responsible for managing complex projects at this level, involving delegation of work and review of work products.

Communication: Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary. Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures and practices.

Essential Functions:

• Synthesize and define Software System architecture, requirements, and interfaces for complex Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (AUV) systems
• Coordinate system level requirements internally and among subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work with Project Engineer, other engineers and other departments to ensure that all technical contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) development
• Adhere to budget and schedule commitments supported Earned Value Management reporting.
• Support Proposal and Business Development efforts including developing technical architectures, generating basis of estimates, and performing trade studies.
• Perform engineering design analysis to establish validity of designs.
• Prepare and review design documentation in accordance with contract requirements and/or internal standards.
• Support the design, test and integration of products/systems
• Draft technical performance specifications and assist Purchasing Department with procurement of items as necessary
• Leads technical analysis and design with customers and suppliers
• Leads systems engineering tasks for both manual and automated test processes
• Experience working on DoD programs
• Experience in Integration and Test - requirements validation and verification, developing and executing tests, hands on with hardware and software, generating Test Plans and Test Reports, data analysis, ability to provide clear/concise status and maintain schedule
• Create, deploy, and sustain automated test solution
• Develop and manage a test program, generate test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test flow, and test case design and implementation
• Execute system, CCA and component level functional testing and document results 
• Use software tools and perform scripting and software/hardware troubleshooting
• Setup, configure, and document hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices to perform verification and validation
• Initiates and executes root cause analysis and correction action
• Support Operations in failure trend analysis and ensure failure trends are quickly and effectively identified and resolved
• Provide technical consultation to internal organizations and/or customers
• Manages continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to work 100% onsite
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Technical Software Used: IBM Rational DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, Cameo MagicDraw, Imatest, LabVIEW, JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, NI TestStand, Python
• Software used: Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint, Outlook E-mail
• Test Hardware: DC Power Supplies, Digital Multi-Meters, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, RF Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Noise Figure Analyzer, Scaler Analyzer, Fiber Optic Scope Meter
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts
• Knowledge of Environmental Qualification test such as Thermal, Acoustic Noise, Hydrostatic Pressure, Self-Compatibility EMI test, Vibration tests
• Knowledge of communications systems, software languages, automated software
• Desired skills include requirements analysis and verification, software scripting and usage of automated testing frameworks and applications
• Project and team leadership experience
• Experienced Integration and Test Engineer - managing and mitigating risks related to testing, ability to work independently
• Understanding of and experience with UUVs / AUVs and US Navy Programs
• Presentation and communication skills (Verbal/written/visual)
• Problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to productively contribute work, ideas, and collaboration as part of a team
• The use of safety equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas
• Must be able to sit or stand for up to nine hours
• Fine motor dexterity
• Hand-eye coordination
• Concentrated mental/visual demand

Capable of traveling domestically up to 10%