Principal Systems Engineer - Payload Lead

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SNC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Systems Engineer with experience in the design and analysis of various payload techniques.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) capabilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team in the development and analysis of mission operations.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems.

Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground / flight training, and complete logistics support.

Responsibilities :

• Lead a team in constructing and executing the roadmap for integration of kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) capabilities for multiple platforms including manned aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Grow into the role as Subject Matter Expert for kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities.
• Work with the Operational Analysis team to validate payload concept effectiveness through modelling and simulation.
• Review modelling and simulation results for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure strong program traceability from CONOPS / Design Reference Mission (DRMs) to design and architecture decisions to integration, test, verification, and final validation of the capability.
• Lead the program through Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for new payloads.
• Be responsible for continued, demonstrable maturation of payload performance and functional requirements.
• Act as primary liaison to direct customers with respect to payload performance, ensuring alignment between SNC and the USG on CONOPS / Design Reference Missions (DRMs) and how the capability meets the needs of the USG.
• Align with Business Development team on new payload strategies and customer engagements.
• Lead IRAD efforts in the development of new payload capabilities.

Must-haves :

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience.
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
• Previous work leading teams focused on development of kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications).
• Strong understanding of the why behind payload capabilities such as EW and Remote sensing.
• Experience leading technical programs related to kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) technologies.
• Experience working with and designing electrical and mechanical systems for defense applications.
• Full life-cycle experience in product development, from concept derivation to validation.
• Proven experience leading development teams with mission-level models to inform design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems and their interactions in air defense applications.
• Possess a US DoD TS / SCI security clearance.
• Ability to foster strong customer relationships.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.

S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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