Principal Systems EngineerThe Principal Systems Engineer performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Also performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Ensure the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.Responsibilities and TasksPerform requirements management, analysis, and allocations using tools such as DOORS.Conceptualize, analyze, design, and oversee complex systems level architecture design.Perform modeling and simulation at the system level including use of model based system engineering toolsRecommends tools to improve systems engineering design of a product and procedures.Develop systems specifications, master test plans, and other necessary artifacts.Provide inputs into the integrated master schedules and track program progress.Generate systems engineering artifacts in support of each program.Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.Assist in verification and validation responsibilities.Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and mentor entry level engineers.Other related duties assigned by supervisor.Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/CertificationSpecific Degree Field Required: Aeronautical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Software or Systems Engineering.Master's degree plus 7 years' experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 9 years' experience.Eligible to obtain Security Clearance.Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):ESDSafety Training, as dictated by Safety DepartmentAdvanced DOORS requirements management trainingSystems Engineering Simulation and Modeling conceptsSystems Engineering methods and proceduresDesired Skills and Abilities DOORS requirements management tool suite.Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and other desktop tools.Microsoft Projects.Systems level analysis tools such as MATLAB or equivalent.Systems level block diagram capture tools such as Visio.CAMEO Enterprise ArchitectureExperience with EO/IR systemsOther related systems engineering tools.Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday offCompetitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your futureRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discountsBasic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are availableFlexible Vacation & PTOPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Employee Referral ProgramVoluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and moreVoluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retireesThis 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. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.