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Position Summary MAG Aerospace is looking for a Systems Engineer to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs supporting PEO Soldier. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to : * Serves as Lead Systems Engineer on assigned DOD C5ISR system development programs, with duties as identified below. * Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations. * Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products. * Provides technical support and analysis in evaluation of sensor prototypes and systems, to include thermal imagers, image intensifiers, and lasers, to Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier Project Manager (PM) partners. * Recommend approaches to implement electro optic (EO) system level components into prototypes capable of achieving user requirements. * Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration. * Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones. * Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies. * Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program. * Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting. * Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications. * Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes. * Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs. * Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed. * Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both * Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports. * Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements. * Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits * Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content. Requirements Minimum Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * BS Engineering and > 20 years relevant experience or MS Engineering Equivalent and > 15 years of experience * Subject matter expert for Systems Engineering, and has the ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead. * An active Secret DoD clearance PREFERRED * Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on electro-optic system development, prototyping, integrating, and testing electro-optic sensor systems. * Evaluate system electro-optic engineering technologies used on past programs and establish new and innovative engineering strategies. Special Note The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements. Benefits and Compensation At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $180,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.