Systems Engineer

About the Role

A Subsystems Engineer may own one or more vehicle systems (Propulsion, Fuel / Energy Storage, Electrical, Avionics, Landing Gear, Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Environmental Controls / Pressurization) or work on a team to develop a single system. These engineers are responsible for translating initial requirements into a design that aligns with overall aircraft goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing solutions
• Negotiating detailed requirements
• Performing detailed design and analysis
• Developing definition (models, drawings, schematics, work instructions)
• Supervising fabrication and installation
• Defining and performing operational tests
• Acting as a system subject matter expert during integrated tests and flight
• Developing end-to-end mechanical sub-system concepts
• Selecting and/or designing system components
• Determining loads and system demands based on vehicle requirements
• Analyzing system performance with installation details, documenting work, and presenting results for review
• Designing for fault-tolerant behavior of all critical subsystems
• Developing build documentation (drawings, work instructions) and supervising part and system fabrication and integration
• Developing functional, acceptance-level, and “qualification” level test procedures and conducting tests
• Providing system knowledge and expertise to the flight test team

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding of and ability to analyze system behavior
• Knowledge of related system components and their functions
• Ability to operate test and vehicle instrumentation to verify system performance
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Ability and interest to work across multiple engineering disciplines on an aggressive schedule
• Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering discipline or substantial equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NX, Catia V5, or Solidworks
• Rapid Prototyping Experience
• Hands-on Design And Build Experience
• Aerospace Experience (work History, Pilot’s License, Experimental Aircraft Building, Etc.)
• DoD Secret Clearance
• Additional Degrees or Additional Relevant Work Experience

Essential Job Functions

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials with a force up to 30 pounds
• Manual dexterity and coordination required; repetitive hand motion
• Vision at close distances and ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods
• Ability to write for extended periods
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
• Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)