About this role
<p style="text-indent:0.5pt"><span style="display:none"> </span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:black"><em><strong>Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering</strong></em></span></p> <p style="text-indent:0.5pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:black"><em><strong>Job Code: 37575</strong></em></span></p> <p style="text-indent:0.5pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:black"><em><strong>Job Location: Richardson, TX or Plano, TX </strong></em></span></p> <p style="text-indent:0.5pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:black"><em><strong>Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</strong></em></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:black"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">As a Scientist, Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for leading multiple product development efforts which include: hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of technical products and systems. You will also be responsible for leading component trade studies, system integration, and characterization of system performance. You will support technical and cost proposal efforts.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black"><br><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Architect radar systems hardware and software functional and physical design and requirements in synthesizing advanced technology design concepts.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Subject matter expert in radar systems engineering.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience with radar systems development.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Execute analytical and experimental design trades of radar system architectures.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Strong team player capable of collaborating engaging with various engineering (hardware, software, algorithm, programmable logic, systems) and support organizations (supply chain, operations, contracts, program management, etc.) to ensure best-value program execution.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Viewed as an expert and/or resource in radar systems engineering within the field by peers in and outside the organization.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Leads various aspects of radar system design, development, system integration and test efforts as an integrated project team lead.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Participates in proposal capture activities, both cost and technical, in concert with business development counterparts.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Capable of leading design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Develops and runs simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Leads and supports engineering troubleshooting activities and root cause investigations as required during program execution.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Develops, tracks, and presents technical performance metrics.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Develops, mentor, and motivate systems engineers and engineering program teams to achieve peak performance.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Works with the program managers to perform dynamic risk assessments and develop execution and risk mitigation strategies for complex projects.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Represents programs as the lead technical interface to customers.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Strong communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience using Microsoft Office products.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Ability to lift to 20 lbs.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Up to 10% travel may be required.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:black"><strong><br>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related engineering experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related engineering experience.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Active US secret security clearance.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:black"><strong><br>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Hands on experience in complex radar and weapon system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience with whole lifecycle radar system development from conceptual design through to production.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces, and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience designing, integrating, and testing typical payloads like sensors into autonomous weapons.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Top secret security clearance.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience with MATLAB, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C#.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience in advanced radar sensor system development for autonomous weapons systems.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience in proposal capture activities that include customer engagement, needs assessments, shaping acquisition needs/requirements in collaboration with customers, and capture of business against acquisition needs.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations.</span></p> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">People skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-KB</span></p> 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