Payload Systems Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

As a Payload Systems Architect, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, ushering them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you are in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities: Serve as the Payload Systems Architect, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, including software developers, electrical engineers, and optical scientists.
Make critical technical decisions to ensure that all system requirements are met.
Lead a cross-functional team through the entire system lifecycle, from conceptual design and development to integration, testing, and deployment.
Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, effectively communicating these risks to stakeholders and ensuring timely resolution. Must-haves: Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Experience with airborne mission systems
Experience with infrared imaging systems
Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, Cameo, and MATLAB
Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
Creative and innovative mindset, capable of developing solutions to meet highly demanding requirements. Preferred: A general understanding of the key technologies used on the system and the systems engineering tasks associated with bringing the subsystems together to perform the top level system requirements. The candidate should have familiarity with the following technologies:
Familiarity with Electro Optical Infrared (EO/IR) systems. Working level understanding of infrared imaging architectures and the core technology that enables them to include image processing, command and control, as well as final data product interpretation.
Familiarity with common airborne mission system elements such as - Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Intercommunication systems (ICS), tactical radios, general compute architecture, networking, power distribution, cooling systems, and tactical datalinks (such as Link-16).
Open architecture familiarity with the Open Mission Systems (OMS)/Universal Command and Control (C2) Interface (UCI) - Including the architectural principals and the general system behavior.
Working knowledge of aircraft certification criteria such as MIL-HDBK-516 or 14 CFR Part 25. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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