Sr Systems Engineer
12-month contract with a potential for extension in Minneapolis, MN. W2 contract; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.
About the role
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation
- Evaluates alternatives including cost, risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems
- Conducts analyses at all levels of total system product (concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, disposal)
- Ensures logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies
- Translates customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
- Delivers and manages projects from design to implementation
- May mentor colleagues or direct the work of lower-level professionals
Differentiating Factors
Autonomy
- Seasoned individual contributor
- Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions
- Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects/processes
Organizational Impact
- May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area
- Contributes to the completion of work group objectives by building relationships and consensus
Innovation and Complexity
- Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of multiple job areas or specialties
- Makes improvements to processes, systems, or products to enhance performance
- Provides in-depth analysis and recommendations on process improvements
Communication and Influence
- Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors
- Exchanges information of facts, statuses, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives and influence decision-making
Leadership and Talent Management
- May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area
- May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product
Requirements
- University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- Advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
- May have practical knowledge of project management
Skills
- Test method development & execution
- Technical issue diagnosis (specialty preferred but not required in domains of software, firmware, and electrical/telemetry)
- Good documentation practices
Pay
$55.00 - $65.00/hr
Schedule
12-month contract; no PTO