Senior Systems Engineer 1 - Applied Research Associates, Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Concept Development team in Albuquerque, NM, Raliegh, NC, or Shalimar, FL. The ideal candidate will be capable of applying Systems Engineering methodologies to efforts for development of hardware (mechanical and electrical) and systems primarily focused on weapons.  Activities will include requirements decomposition, system performance capture, and requirements verification activities.  Come join an exciting employee-owned company solving complex problems of national importance!

As a Senior Systems Engineer with ARA, you will:

• Perform model-based requirements generation and decomposition for design of complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Lead system design reviews such as systems requirements review, preliminary design review, critical design review, and system verification review.
• Develop internal model-based review processes to ensure model developments align with program requirements.
• Establish and all-digital design and validation methodology for the technical team, using engineering CAD and finite element models as requirements verification methods.
• Create and present briefings and work directly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use MBSE tools in combination with other engineering tools to perform system behavior analysis.
• Author both model-based and document-based interface control documents (ICD), requirements verification matrices (RVM), and system performance specifications (SPS).
• Author both model-based and document-based system engineering management plans (SEMP), risk management plans (RMP), and system safety documentation.
• Perform component level, subsystem level, and system level trade studies.

Senior Systems Engineer Requirements:

• US citizen with an active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with SysML model-based development in Cameo or similar tool.
• Experience with some or all the following:
  • United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Navy (USN) kinetic or electronic weapon system design, integration, and testing.
  • Modeling and simulation tools including Matlab, LS-DYNA, SolidWorks,
  • Government modeling and simulation tools (CAMEO preferred).
• Understanding of best practices for model development.
• Ability to develop components, subsystems, and interfaces with the ability to transition models and develop system-of-systems models.
• Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems.
• Interest in learning new engineering tools and understanding of all fields of engineering.

Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE) Preferences:

• MS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance.
• SysML level 2 model builder certification.
• Experience working with DoD cloud-based tools.
• Understanding of DoD acquisitions processes.

Compensation:

• Anticipated salary range: $90,000 – $120,000. Offer may vary depending on experience and skillset.
• 401k contribution
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Experience

Required

• 8 year(s): Relevant work experience

Education

Required

• Bachelor of Science or better in Engineering or related field

Behaviors

Required

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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