Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Part Time

V2X is growing! V2X is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team!

V2X is seeking an Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) integration subject matter expert (SME) to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting the development and integration of advanced software/firmware/hardware systems including store control electronics, mission computers, avionics, sensors, certification and mission equipment for airborne and ground platforms.

The AA&E integration SME provides technical expertise throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation. The AA&E integration SME will be a key technical advisor engaged within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) and customer interface, where effective communication and team building skills are critical to success. In addition, the AA&E integration SME provides deep domain expertise to ensure program success and work with government customers on future needs.

The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.

Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Required Skills:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance
• In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.
• Experience leading all systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities specifically for AA&E and Airborne Store related systems
• Experience developing technical baselines (requirements/architecture); leading development teams; and developing and reviewing Engineering Change Requests.
• Experience leading requirements development, hardware and software integration, and requirements verification.
• Experience leading the development, integration, and test of military avionics systems or similarly complex systems.
• Experience leading Trade Studies, performing Risk and Opportunity analyses, and tracking and mitigating risks.
• Experience with the design, development, and integration of UAI Type I and Type II Carriage Systems.
• Experience with the design, development, and integration of gravity release and pneumatic ejection systems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Universal Armament Interface (UAI) including MIL-STD-1553 EBR, MIL-STD-1760, and JMMI.
• Knowledge and experience of MIL-STD-8591 and MIL-STD-2088 to include requirement derivation and practical application of these requirements
• Experience and desire to mentor early career engineers to build their domain area knowledge.

Desired Skills:

• Experience managing suppliers and overseeing the development of subsystems and components.
• Experience working the front end of the business, creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, cost, and schedule estimates.
• Experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders including leading both internal and customer design reviews.
• Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline plus:
• At least fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering

Benefits include the following:

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  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
  
  
  
  
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.