Senior Engineer - Payloads

Provides for the design, development and/or Implementation of engineering products, methods and processes of a technical nature. This position works independently on moderately complex technical projects while assisting on larger complex projects of a technical nature. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate materials and equipment for applicability in design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. The scope of the position requires a proven track record in a lead role in the development of requirements for multi-segment (hardware/software/network) payloads for Airborne Surveillance & Communication Solutions on accredited programs.

Working Procedure:

The following are the usual major job duties but this job description does not preclude the performance of others, duties by the incumbent, nor the question being raised on the proper rate of pay for the assignment.

• Responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of engineering processes, methods and products
• Works under supervision and technical oversight on projects or subsystems of a technical nature
• Supports the generation of written documentation in a team environment to include engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, test procedures, technical manuals, disclosures and scientific discoveries
• Works as part of integrated product teams with other cross functional professional employees in the execution of engineering functions
• Works independently on small to moderately complex projects or assists on large complex projects of a technical nature
• Receives guidance from, and interfaces with, peers, senior engineers and other professional employees in the execution of engineering functions
• Defines and analyzes the technical requirements for assigned engineering tasks
• Generates, modifies and upgrades mathematical models to predict design performance
• Uses commercial and proprietary simulation tools in developing and evaluating designs
• Plans, schedules and organizes the assignments with guidance
• Acquires information from all relevant sources, including industry and governments standards, handbooks, textbooks and reference manuals
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Follows industry and internal design guidelines and methodologies
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Support internal and customer design reviews
• Generates reports, white papers and technical memoranda
• Perform research and analysis of technical issues to develop solutions to meet design objectives
• Works to complete tasks within cost and schedule constraints
• Provide feedback and make recommendations to improve designs and reduce cost and/or schedule
• Conduct testing, develop prototype to validate designs
• Documents the design development
• Support multiple assignments on different design product teams
• Use the infrastructure to accomplish objectives
• Support production, testing and field operations in improving designs
• Applies scientific principles, tools and techniques to achieve practical end results. Tools are objective in nature utilizing quantitative or analytical techniques
• Maintain engineering skills consistent with advances in technology
• Ability to understand all levels of requirements including direct customer negotiation and flow-down
• Ability to work with Design engineering to develop verification and validation requirements
• Experience in the development and ownership of detailed CDRL's (CONOPS, Initialization, etc)
• Experience designing, integrating, testing, and operating optical, radar, and RF systems
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, in a related discipline, Master's degree preferred.

Experience Requirement: Minimum of eight years in developing E/O sensor, communication and/or radar systems is required. Advanced degree can be substituted for job experience pending review. Working knowledge in system level development, requirements definition, analysis, and risk mitigation for complex systems used on accredited programs. Experience with Verification and Validation requirements. Experience generating requirements using Model-Based Systems engineering and/or DOORS is preferred. Must have active DOD Secret with ability to obtain TS.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and a generous 401(k) retirement plan. We also offer paid parental leave, tuition assistance for furthering your education while at TCOM, short-term and long-term disability. In addition to our 11 holidays and generous vacation schedule, the company has an established compressed workweek schedule in which all employees work a 9/80 schedule (80 hours worked in 9 days) which enables the company to close every other Friday.