Job Application for Systems Engineer I at AEVEX

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This is an onsite position with up to 10% travel required.

Job Overview

The Systems Engineer 1 assists with the designing, developing, and implementing complex unmanned systems and network solutions. This role will support various phases of the systems engineering lifecycle; including conceptual definition, requirement development and decomposition, system modeling and design documentation, integration, verification and validation, and system deployment.

Essential Functions

Assist in collecting and documenting stakeholder needs and support translation into system requirements.
Participate in requirement reviews to ensure requirements are clear, feasible, testable, and aligned with program objectives.
Assist with the development and documentation of system architecture utilizing MBSE modeling tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system issues and improve system functionality.
Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including system diagrams, user manuals, and standard operating procedures.
Support the development and execution of test plans and procedures to verify system performance against the requirements.
Assist with project planning and implementation efforts, including resource allocation, risk identification and assessment, and project scheduling.
Assist in preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and issues to team members and stake holders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
Strong teamwork skills with a strong ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities, proactively manage assignments with minimal supervision to ensure successful completion.
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices applicable to the Systems Engineering Process is desired.
Experience with implementing the MBSE framework is desired.
Proficiency with industry standard engineering tools is desired.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or Engineering discipline, such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

Experience

0 - 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering, with a focus on design, development, and maintenance of complex systems.
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama is desired.
Experience with productivity tools such as the Atlassian tool suite including Jira and Confluence is desired.
Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo and/or Rhapsody is desired.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Excel is desired.
DoD work experience is desired.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret / SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

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