Thunderbolt Solutions is seeking a contingent hire for a Systems Engineer to support a forthcoming Aerostat Program.
Thunderbolt Solutions is a small, flexible company where are our motto 'find a way or make one' and it permeates every facet of our business. When faced with a technical challenge, we aim to exceed expectations by developing and fielding innovative solutions for defense and commercial markets in a manner unencumbered by bureaucracy. Thunderbolt Solutions operates in an environment that fosters transparency, innovation, collaboration, inclusion and a learning mindset focused on solutions that enhance employee engagement.
Job Description:
As a Thunderbolt Solutions team member, you will use your creativity and innovation to perform a variety of system and test engineering tasks in the Baltimore, MD or Philadelphia Area. Your role will focus on performing a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are concerned with system modeling, requirements development, design, hardware/software integration, failure analysis, test and verification of electrical components of major Department of Defense systems.
Job Location : Baltimore or greater Philadelphia area.
Responsibilities include:

• Working with the customer to realize capabilities from concept through to implementation
• Generating SysML/UML models to refine and document new capabilities
• Synthesizing existing requirements, extending them to address new capabilities
• Performing integration activities including analysis, design, prototyping, integration testing, and documentation.
• Performing system verification, validation and manage system engineering processes.
• Conducting risk management for all engineering deliverables.
• Performing trade studies, analysis, and documentation to supplement the development of Engineering Change Proposals.
• Supporting technical lead in preparation for and conduct of technical interchange meetings (TIMs) to discuss engineering/technical issues

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years professional technical experience in System and Subsystem Requirements analysis, development, documentation, and validation of integrated systems, Aerospace/Defense systems, or commercial systems.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of the MBSE process
• Familiarity with DOD Aerostat System
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML
• Modeling with Rational Rhapsody a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by a record of influencing internal leadership and external customers on design decisions.
• Understanding of electronic, electrical, computer, and networking systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Other desired qualifications include:

• Knowledge of systems engineering development methodologies.
• Knowledge and implementation Product Line Engineering (PLE)
• Experience with airborne sensors and surveillance systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by a record of influencing internal leadership and external customers on design decisions.
• Current U.S. DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Thunderbolt Solutions offers competitive pay, paid time off (PTO) and benefits (health & 401(k)). Check us out at https://tboltsolutions.com/
Thunderbolt Software LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.