Systems Architect (Embedded Vehicle Systems)

Position Title: Systems Architect (Embedded Vehicle Systems)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirements: Less than 10% of the time

Position Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Cintel's innovative team, engineering the next generation of combat vehicles for the U.S. Army. Based in Sterling Heights, MI, you'll work alongside the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center, engaging in a technically challenging and diverse career focused on manned and unmanned ground vehicles, robotics, vehicle electronics, and ground vehicle simulation.

Utilize your engineering expertise in multidisciplinary research projects centered on ground combat vehicles. Your background in embedded systems development and integration, computer vision, machine learning, autonomous navigation, and related fields will be essential in supporting the development and testing of optionally manned systems for DoD Science and Technology initiatives.

Strong customer engagement and relationship management are vital for this role, so the candidate should be personable, knowledgeable, and a strong communicator.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in embedded systems development, along with a deep understanding of various engineering processes, methodologies, and life cycles involved in creating vehicle systems and subsystem architectures.

This role may involve leading programs or sub-projects, where you’ll work closely with clients to interpret and break down complex platform requirements into organized and manageable engineering tasks across multiple disciplines.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance. 
• Bachelor's of Science or higher in Engineering or a related field. 
• At least 12 years of related experience. Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering such as SysML UML, DoDAF, and UPDM.
• Demonstrated experience with military electronics systems, subsystem and system-level testing and integration, and leadership responsibilities in a large project or effort. 
• Experience with Deterministic and Non-Deterministic Data Bus Architectures, i.e., CAN Bus, Ethernet, etc.
• Ability to perform Functional Decomposition and Capability Development methods to develop new architectures.
• Integrate and develop data networks that cross multiple layers of information security (Classified/Unclassifed).
• Develop and execute system-level project plans.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM Rational Doors.
• Proficient in communicating with technical engineering managers, system/software architects, software developers, and non-technical program managers, end users, and military leadership.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Process development and improvement management (CMMI).
• Knowledge of legacy military hardware and software systems.
• Familiarity with Time Sensitive Network.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

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