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Kearfott Corporation

Senior Systems Engineer

Pine Brook, NJ · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

This role will be responsible for the leadership and oversite of Model Based System Engineering development activities. Responsibilities * The selected Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) will be ...

Spark Tek Inc

Systems Engineer

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

... system development. • Candidate must be able to document step-by-step deployment process. • Candidate should have a minimum of 4 to 7 years' experience with responsibilities in the analysis ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Kearfott Corporation

Pine Brook, NJ • On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 hours ago

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Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.
For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com
Senior Systems Engineer
Overview
As a Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a technical team responsible for the system definition, design, integration and test of next generation inertial measurement and navigation products / solution for use in aircraft, UAV's, missiles, land vehicles, and sea platforms. This role will be responsible for the leadership and oversite of Model Based System Engineering development activities.
Responsibilities
  • The selected Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) will be responsible for turning Customer's requirements and needs into digital models.
  • The Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) possesses the background and skills to communicate both with Customers and Engineering IPT's, establishing product features and capabilities which apply digital engineering technologies for rapid assessment and deployment of capability.
  • The ideal candidate will have skills applicable to system design, data analysis, behavior assessment against requirements, and presentation/visualization methods to help the System Analyst understand results and take corrective actions.
  • The candidate will understand IDT's technologies and how to apply them to a Customer's Products to accelerate the pace of development, test, deployment, and in-service upgrade.
  • Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to perform system development activities within a certified quality management environment and be able to comprehend and adhere to defined work procedures and instructions.

Essential Functions
  • Create engineering artifacts and develop models of systems using a MBSE tool suite that includes Cameo EA as well as other systems engineering tools.
  • Integrate enterprise tools and develop MBSE-based processes to support requirements engineering, schedule management, test and verification strategy development, and system integration of new initiatives in support of expanded mission capabilities.
  • Facilitate collaboration between the MBSE users and the tool development team to communicate modeling needs and help innovate potential solutions.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to managers regarding the creation and implementation of new MBSE methods and techniques.
  • Capable of supporting the new product development processes and discipline across the company.
  • Consistent demonstration of initiative, resourcefulness, judgment, cooperation, and ability to communicate technical information.
  • Responsible for performance of assigned tasks within the defined project schedule and cost.
  • Capable to support senior project engineers and program managers in interfacing with both commercial and military customers in technical program definition and execution.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal, communications (written and verbal), and personal leadership abilities.
  • Capable of supporting new business pursuits and proposal preparation that addresses program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs commensurate with experience level.
  • Travel: ~15% for customer reviews and meetings.

Critical Competencies
  • Working knowledge of new product development processes gained through formal training or work experience.
  • Working knowledge of inertial navigation and GPS functionality a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to be part of a team in the definition, implementation, and demonstration of a solution when presented with a problem or set of problems.
  • Should possess the skills necessary to use industry MBSE tools and modeling methodologies to successfully produce systems engineering models with systems engineering processes in support of system development life cycle.
  • Knowledge of architecture, requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering.
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks within the defined project schedule and cost.
  • Drives for results, action oriented.
  • Strong presentation skills.

Requirements
  • Bachelor Science/Engineering and/or Master of Science /Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or appropriate engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years' experience in MBSE.
  • 4+ years' aerospace and/or defense systems engineering, integration, and test.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in requirements management, including requirements capture, traceability, flow-down, and decomposition to lower-level requirements using IBM DOORS or a comparable requirements management tool.
  • Strong Knowledge (proficiency preferred) in Cameo AE, DOORS, Microsoft Office.
  • Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

This position is 100% onsite at our Pine Brook, NJ location.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $106,000 - $162,000 Annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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