Senior Systems Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the Engineering Team at the GMRE HQ (South Ogden, UT). The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for integration of aircraft systems including design, analysis, substantiation, and coordination of projects for DoD and commercial derivative aircraft.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation
• Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams including meeting schedule and performance goals
• Use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for architecture to requirements traceability and interface development
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
• Develop and execute ground test procedures and support active flight line testing
• Ability to develop basis of certification, determine methods of compliance, and compliance verification documentation for civil and military airworthiness certification of air systems
• Achieves the logical and systematic realization of customer airworthiness compliance (MIL-HDBK-516, NAVAIR Instruction 13034.1G, civil, and international standards) into system solutions to meet program objectives (e.g. flight releases, type certification, continued airworthiness, and operational or airspace integration)
• Support expectations, preparations, and delivery for major gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications while performing overall quality control of the team’s work and report regularly on project status
• Familiarity with Failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA), Systems Safety, MIL-STD-1629A, and MIL-STD-882.
• Interact with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements
• Review and develop engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Experience using requirements database tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo Requirements Modeler, e.g.)
• Maximize project efficiency and profitability
• Develop scope and parameters for project design and implementation
• Identify project responsibilities, delegating phases and elements to the appropriate engineering discipline
• Support development of the full project-plan lifecycle
• Provide support to other company elements as required

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• 10 + years of experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, installations, trainings, and/or site visits.

#ZR

GMRE is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides high quality engineering, technical services, integration & sustainment, and production to help our customers grow and succeed. Established in 2005, we are an experienced and trusted defense business partner that provides guaranteed results for mission success. Guided by our core values: commitment, results & trust; we offer innovative, cost-effective solutions that provide value where it’s needed the most.
For more information, visit www.gmre-inc.com