Systems Engineer

DCS is seeking an energetic Systems Engineer to join our team in support of an Army aviation program office in Huntsville, Alabama. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of experience in the Army aviation test area.

Essential Job Functions:

Reviews systems analysis and control and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.

Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration. 

Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of 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.

Supports hardware systems engineering projects on assigned programs with oversight from Senior Engineers and/or the Government Engineering lead.

Assists in systems engineering activities, including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.

Supports the engineering team in applying systems engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.

Assists in formulating systems engineering documents, processes, procedures, and milestones.

Supports product design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting activities.

Assists in translating military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.

Supports the development and maintenance of technical documentation, such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes. 

Participates in design reviews and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) as the project engineer and/or technical representative on assigned programs.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Bachelor's degree in engineering and five years of relevant Army aviation experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Knowledge and ability to apply Systems Engineering Management Processes and Implementations to Army aviation crew products.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with related programs and organizations.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Experience commensurate with DAWIA Level I Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering -- Systems Engineering (SPRDE) certification.

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