Sr. Systems Engineer - WindWright
Sandusky, OH
About the Job
WindWright, a subsidiary of Stratolaunch, accelerates hypersonic development by improving the capacity and capabilities of ground test facilities using digital engineering environments. Our advanced modeling and simulation, synthesized with ground and flight test data, are integrated into authoritative digital models that advance ground test productivity, accuracy, and repeatability improvements across the full customer development campaign. WindWright's digital engineering framework also enables efficient test planning, rapid test data review, and deeper analysis of the test results, leading to reduced customer costs and risks.
To achieve these efforts, WindWright seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer with 10+ years of experience with the design and integration of hypersonic ground test facilities. This position requires the development, organization, and maintenance of stakeholder expectations, technical requirements, derived requirements, capacity & capability objectives, and requirement verification progress. Additional position requirements are an ability to understand complex subsystems and their interactions with other subsystems, a strong ground testing background and mentality, and to ability to combine modeling and simulation with physical modifications. Candidates must have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in ground test facility design, development, and integration.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Requirements development and management
- Lead the development of mission threads, use cases and test plans
- Leading and coordinating Integrated Product Teams.
- Develop Quality Functional Deployment (QFD) assessment
- Conduct Systems Requirements Review
- Conduct Functional Requirements Reviews
- Develop configuration management plans
- Creating and documenting engineering processes
- Building system documentation
- Designing and documenting verification activities
- Tracking progress of verification activities
- Contribute to the integration of complex ground test facility systems
- Regular communications with the Chief Engineer, Program Manager, and subsystem responsible Engineers
- Travel, as needed, to support the department
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
- Knowledge of system and subsystem requirements development
- Ability to assess technical risk and communicate any residual risk to the program management team
- Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Citizenship / ability to hold a US security clearance
Preferred
- Complex ground test facility system development
- Direct experience with subsystem or ground test facility requirements development, test planning and execution
- Experience leading teams for the ground test facility design, development and commisioning
- Experience authoring organizing data reviews
- Experience managing requirements using Jama
- mechanical, electrical, and control system experience
Required computer skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Education/experience/certifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment
- Travel estimated to be approximately <10%
- Position is based in Sandusky, Ohio
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Benefits and our location:
- Relocation eligible to local area – Sandusky, OH
- 9/80 schedule
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan up to the IRS annual limit
- Tuition reimbursement
Sandusky, Ohio, is nestled along the southern shore of Lake Erie, offering an affordable lifestyle with easy access to some of the Midwest's best attractions. Known for its small-town charm and scenic views, Sandusky is just an hour's drive from Cleveland, providing central access to a range of outdoor and urban activities.
For adventure seekers, Sandusky is home to the world-famous Cedar Point Amusement Park, known for its record-breaking roller coasters and thrilling attractions. Lake Erie offers abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront fun, with nearby islands like Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay perfect for day trips. Nature lovers can explore local parks and the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park, located just a couple of hours away.
Not big on the outdoors? You're within a short drive of Cleveland, Toledo, and Detroit, cities filled with live entertainment, museums, professional sports teams, and cultural sights like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The area is also rich in history, with Sandusky playing a key role in the Underground Railroad, and the nearby Marblehead Lighthouse offering a glimpse into Ohio's maritime past.
For food enthusiasts, Sandusky and the surrounding region offer a variety of culinary delights, from local seafood fresh from Lake Erie to renowned ice cream at Toft's Dairy. Wine lovers will enjoy exploring the Lake Erie Wine Trail, while craft beer fans can sample locally brewed options at Sandusky's growing number of breweries.
Applicants must be a US Person to be considered for this role-
To be considered for this position, applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.67, which includes (a) U.S. citizens; (b) U.S. nationals; (c) U.S. lawful permanent residents; (d) persons granted refugee status; and (e) persons granted asylum.
WindWright is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law:
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