Sr. Staff Systems Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Staff Systems Engineer owns responsibility for executing the overall systems engineering effort on the program and directs the execution of all systems engineering activities. The Staff Systems Engineer shall ensure the integrity of the systems engineering processes, including assigned engineering personnel understanding and following Engineering processes and procedures to achieve timely, compliant development of core and emerging systems engineering work products.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver technical presentations to internal and external leadership
• Collaborate on complex projects encompassing hardware, software, and firmware
• Ensure the integrity of the systems engineering processes
• Direct the execution of all systems engineering activities
• Work collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware
• Ensure the systems engineering processes are followed by assigned engineering personnel
• Develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross-reference artifacts
• Manage and execute all phases of the engineering process from proposal/requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems
• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal/requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 14+ years of related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 12+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 10+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations to internal and external leadership
• Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a U.S. Government Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
• U.S. Citizenship required

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 14+ years of related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 12+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 10+ years of related experience
• MS degree in STEM field with 12+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 10+ years of related experience
• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 14+ years of related experience
• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal/requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems
• Experience in a Systems Engineering Integration & Test environment from one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, antenna design, direction finding, geolocation, threat analysis
• Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems
• Experience in development and Earned Value Management (EVM) of cost accounts and schedules
• Demonstrated expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Cameo)
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in systems engineering processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of SysML modeling and MBSE tools

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Pay

$184,100.00 - $276,100.00

Schedule

Full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location