• Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on Unmanned Aircraft (UA) related programs.
• Work across multiple engineering disciplines to develop, validate, implement and integrate capabilities into the MQ-9 platform based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and refine system requirements.
• Ensure that requirements are traceable, achievable, and aligned with project goals.
• Use tools like DOORS or Jama to manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in the design of system architectures, ensuring they meet functional and performance requirements. Identify potential risks in system design, development, or implementation.
• Determine system impacts based on functional analysis to a proposed change.
• Assist in developing technical specifications and models for system components.
• Apply Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to solve engineering challenges.
• Utilize engineering tools for simulation, modeling, and analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or CAD software).
• Work on integrating hardware, software, and other subsystems into larger systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts to validate system functionality.
• Troubleshoot issues during integration and testing phases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to resolve them.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, test reports, and system manuals.
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal reviews or customer briefings.
• Work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams (e.g., software, hardware, and manufacturing).
• Effectively interface with personnel, both internal and external to the organization, using strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and status meetings.
• Ensure systems comply with relevant standards, such as MIL-STD (military standards) and ITAR/EAR (export control regulations).
• Support efforts to meet certification requirements, such as DO-178 for software or DO-254 for hardware.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance is required.

Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes