Systems Engineer 2 - Job ID#205284
Company: PDS Defense, Inc.
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 2, in Camarillo,
CA.Job Description: The Joint Electronic Attack Compatibility
Office (JEACO) of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division
(NAWC-WD), Pt. Mugu CA has an opening for a System Engineer. The
system engineering work is for the Intrepid Tiger II (IT II) Family
of Systems (FoS) Electronic Warfare (EW) pods that currently
addresses communication threats. The JEACO IT II FoS systems
provide adaptable, distributed and networked electronic warfare
capability for fixed wing and rotary wing USMC aircraft. A new IT
II FoS variant is in development that will address radar
threats.Roles & responsibilities:This Systems Engineer would be one
of the technical leads for the development of USMC Electronic
Warfare (EW) systems. System development would mainly address
hardware, but could include some software as well. Primary duties
would include:* Following supplied USMC operational requirements
and architecture framework (DoDAF) for system development.* Guide
and review the development of system requirements.* Generate new
system architectures and design (power, RF, and functional block
diagrams).* Ensuring adherence to appropriate military standards
via system requirements, design, and test (MIL-STD-461 (EMI),
MIL-STD-464 (EMC), MIL-STD-704 (power), MIL-STD-810
(environmental), MIL-STD-882 (safety), MIL-STD-1250 and
MIL-STD-7179 (corrosion), MIL-STD-1289 and MIL-STD-8591 (aircraft
stores), and MIL-STD-1472 (human factors)).* Oversee, support, and
review system thermal, safety, and reliability analyses.* Ensuring
through design the protection of Critical Program Information
(CPI).* Ensure through design USMC supportability and
maintainability of the system.* Ensuring proper system cooling and
safety through design and feedback from analyses and prototype
operation.* Research and select appropriate COTS components for
system development based on system performance requirements, size,
weight, and power constraints, etc.* Support system prototyping at
the bench level, in order to technically evaluate potential COTS
components for use in the under-development system.* Configure the
system and validate the configuration of systems prior to
deployment (hardware, configuration file settings, network IP
addresses, and set up of communication and encryption devices).*
Support the identification, documentation, and mitigation of
program risks per the Navy's risk management process.* Review all
electro-mechanical system drawings. Submit technically complete
drawings to Navy management for approval.* Oversee integration
testing of system incremental releases.* Troubleshoot system
failures and performance issues. Coordinate other system
development roles (test, logistics, production, quality assurance,
software, etc.) in troubleshooting efforts.* Support the use of key
processes, such as the configuration management for system changes
after the system baseline is established. Review all system Change
Requests (CRs) and provide technical recommendation for CR
disposition.* Support test's evaluation of system performance in
the lab. Operate the system and test equipment to evaluate
functional and RF performance against requirements.* Support the
development and maintenance of program plans (e.g., the Systems
Engineering Plan (SEP)) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).*
Collate technical data in response to program sponsor data calls.*
Be the technical lead supporting Navy management a) at design and
program management reviews, and b) with all system development
critical decisions.* Review system design documentation and
operational checklists, procedures, user manuals, training
materials, and other technical publications for technical accuracy
and completeness.* Mentoring and guiding junior engineers.Basic
Qualifications:* Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 9 or more
years engineering experience. Master of Science degree in a STEM
discipline with 7 or more years of experience, or an additional 6
years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Degree.* Ability
to travel* Candidate must have excellent communication skills and
be able to work in a self-directed manner* US citizen with a Secret
clearance [Top Secret preferred]* Experience with Ethernet and
TCP/IP* Experience using mechanical and electrical drawings*
Experience with component selection for system development* Must be
able to demonstrate proven leadership capabilities in the area of
Systems Engineering* Ability to work on own initiative* Strong
verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work
well in a close team environment Experience with Agile software
development* Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems*
Experience troubleshooting & solving problems and strong desire to
understand how the system works* Ability to work under pressure
while maintaining a calm, patient demeanor in front of the
customer.Preferred Qualifications:* Knowledge of Electronic Warfare
principles* Familiarity with Agile Development Methodology*
Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration
tool set (Jira and Confluence)* Experience with RF receiver and RF
jamming, software defined radios, and encryption systems*
Experience working with RF test equipment* Experience with
concurrent hardware and software development* Experience with
military aircraft avionics and/or stores* Familiarity with
referenced military standards* Familiarity with aircraft safety,
supportability, maintainability, and reliability disciplines
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