Systems Engineer 4

About the role

Ultra I&C is hiring multiple Model Based Systems Engineers to join us in our Austin, TX or Huntsville, AL locations. This position will lead a variety of system design and development efforts across a series of new programs within our organization. The Systems Engineer will tackle complex technical challenges and provide expert-level analysis and judgment in support of critical defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of design and development of integrated avionics and communications systems.
• Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.
• Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.
• Must be able to defend work and design approach following a variety of the Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Relies on applicable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Works to place planning and reflection cadences into use across multiple project teams with the goal of synchronizing team members and activities.
• Strives to increase the efficiency of development practices by guiding the flow, architecture, design quality, code quality, system quality, and release quality of deliverables.
• Mentors junior engineering candidates in Systems Engineering best practices.
• Develops/writes system test plans and procedures in accordance with industry standards (IEEE Standard for Software Test Documentation etc.).
• Simulates end-user operations and executes test procedures.
• Supports the generation of testable requirements and designs test bed architecture.
• Writes detailed test cases and articulates results in chosen software development lifecycle management tool (e.g., Digital.ai Agility, JIRA etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an Engineering-related field.
• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required (U.S. Citizenship is mandatory).
• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or a related field, including proven experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Experience with simulation tools and techniques for system design, analysis, and validation.

Skills

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with Army Command and Control (C2) systems such as IBCS, FAAD, THAAD etc.
• 3+ years of experience with tactical data links including Link 16.
• 3+ years of experience with DoD radio communications systems.
• 3+ years of experience with IP network design and maintenance.
• Safe Engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of new product Life Cycle to include: system design, development, integration, test, delivery, product support and retirement.
• Hold the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA AeroIT.
• Holds or willing to work towards Systems Engineering Professional Certification (e.g. INCOSE ASEP as a minimum).

Benefits

• Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
• Early finish on Friday
• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.