Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure the successful development and implementation of system functionality
• Implement engineering knowledge management strategies and tools to minimize process overhead for engineering teams
• Architect scalable verification and validation frameworks across data dashboards, engineering tools, and Atlassian suite (Confluence & Jira)
• Implement the processes, traceability, and documentation necessary to support defense programs
• Collaborate with program teams, including new development and legacy systems, to identify opportunities for integration and support the development of updated releases
• Carry out systems engineering activities in accordance with tailored system engineering standards and practices
• Drive and coordinate technical decision making
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented
• Act as the negotiator between multiple teams to make sure the holistic system is optimized
• Develop strategies, approaches for specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability) integration, analysis and verification

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or other technical field (e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.)
• 15+ years of Systems Engineering/Software Engineering experience
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and growth
• Proven experience owning the integrated technical baseline for complex systems through the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle
• Experience working on development programs for large, complex, integrated systems or facilities - preferably from the fusion/energy, aerospace, or space and defense industry
• Strong technical experience in simulation, software, and data analysis, with an understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Fluent with Atlassian suite tools (Confluence, Jira)
• Experience with rapid technology development, integration, and testing
• Great communication skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or other technical field (e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.)
• 15+ years of Systems Engineering/Software Engineering experience
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and growth
• Proven experience owning the integrated technical baseline for complex systems through the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle
• Experience working on development programs for large, complex, integrated systems or facilities - preferably from the fusion/energy, aerospace, or space and defense industry
• Strong technical experience in simulation, software, and data analysis, with an understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Fluent with Atlassian suite tools (Confluence, Jira)
• Experience with rapid technology development, integration, and testing
• Great communication skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Engineering Knowledge Management
• Verification and Validation Frameworks
• Defense Program Support
• Technical Decision Making
• Risk Assessment
• Specialty Engineering Integration
• Configuration Management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Equity
• Paid Sick Time
• 13 Company-Paid Holidays
• Annual Paid Company Shutdown