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Lead Systems Engineer - Defense - Onsite Position
Our Santa Clarita, CA facility has rewarding opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team!
As our Lead Systems Engineer you will be at the forefront of Engineering team Providing technical guidance and expertise and leading the team to successfully fulfill the customer requirements.
Location: Santa Clarita, CA- Onsite
Salary Range: $ 108,900 - 145,200 USD annual per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
Representing the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering
expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management
Providing technical guidance to cross functional program teams
Establishing a disciplined approach to requirements management, including flow down, decomposition, verification, and documentation
Managing requirements changes, including ability to discern whether a change is in or out of scope, and advise business leadership on programmatic/contractual decisions
Developing comprehensive technical documentation that clearly communicates CW's solution to the customer and the Engineering team.
Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences, including team members and internal/external leadership
Identifying Systems Engineering knowledge gaps and advise Functional leadership on Training/development needs.
Training planning to enhance team development
Converting requirements into solutions that minimize risk while meeting objectives
Leading engineering teams to successfully meet customer
What You Bring:
Min 7 to 10 years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
Expert knowledge of integrated system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
Experience leading and closing major design reviews such as PDR and CDR
Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo
Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems
Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions
Ability to drive clarity to ambiguous requests or requirements
Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment
Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus
Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems is a plus
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions is a plus
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems is a plus
Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification is a plus
BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred