Systems Engineer

Job description

Overview: Signalink a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Systems Engineer to join our team. Responsibilities and Duties: Apply systems engineering principles and methodologies throughout the lifecycle of avionics and aircraft system development in support of U.S. Army aviation programs. Work closely with government and industry customers to understand program objectives, technical requirements, system interfaces, and engineering challenges. Apply structured engineering and scientific methods to the definition, design, analysis, integration, verification, validation, and reporting of avionics and aircraft systems. Develop, decompose, allocate, analyze, and maintain system and subsystem requirements while ensuring requirements are complete, consistent, verifiable, and traceable. Support the assessment and verification of system and systems-of-systems requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle. Perform independent engineering analyses of avionics and aircraft systems, including physical, functional, performance, and operational characteristics. Support system architecture development, interface definition, requirements traceability, and system integration activities. Develop and review engineering documentation supporting airworthiness, safety, verification, validation, and system substantiation activities. Review engineering analyses, test results, technical reports, and other engineering products; reconcile discrepancies and ensure technically sound conclusions. Identify technical risks, system interfaces, dependencies, and potential impacts to aircraft-level performance, safety, and airworthiness. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, systems safety, configuration management, and other engineering disciplines to resolve complex technical issues. Prepare and present technical findings, engineering analyses, recommendations, and program deliverables to internal and external customers. Support the development and implementation of digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices across aviation programs. Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university. 3–15 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, avionics, aerospace, military aviation, or a related engineering discipline. Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering methodologies to complex systems or systems-of-systems. Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining engineering requirements and requirements traceability. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical data, specifications, system architectures, and other complex engineering documentation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment. Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Up to 10% travel Preferred Experience and Knowledge: Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, or other engineering analysis, modeling, and simulation tools. Experience developing or reviewing safety, airworthiness substantiation, requirements traceability, verification, or validation documentation. Familiarity with U.S. Army aviation standards, specifications, technical manuals, and engineering processes. Experience supporting rotary-wing aircraft or other military aviation systems. Experience working in a government or defense contractor environment. Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering practices. Experience supporting aircraft modification, system integration, qualification testing, or airworthiness activities. Experience working with government customers or military aviation program offices. What We Offer: Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short and long term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance. Disability Accommodation for Applicants: Signalink, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at . Company Overview: ​​Founded in 2005, Signalink is an SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Engineering Design and Development, Prototyping, and Systems Integration to the Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Commercial Industries. ​ ​AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified with a commitment to excellence, Signalink provides the very best Information Engineering, Technical Solutions & Services and Operations support to our customers cost effectively and efficiently. We will accomplish everything we do in an ethical, honest, and professional manner. ​ ​Signalink, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors