At Lightridge Solutions Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.
We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior Systems Engineer will perform the following essential functions:
- Apply broad technical knowledge and skills in multiple technical/scientific disciplines to the analysis, specification, planning, development, design, integration, testing, and production of complex electronic products designed to operate in the space environment
- Support project execution by collaborating in a multidisciplined team environment to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment
- Apply systems engineering methodology and best practices
- Prepare systems engineering cost estimates, project schedules, and CDRL/SDRL items
- Perform system requirements compliance assessments, assignment and decomposition, verification approach development, etc.
- Support system architecture and design activities, including system level trade studies, requirements management, technical performance measure tracking, managing system interfaces, etc.
- Investigate and resolve system level issues
- Support system compliance verification, including: system analyses; procedure development for inspection, demonstration and test; system integration and test
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification: STEMBachelor's, Master's, and/or PhD
Career Experience: 7+ years relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Understanding of space industry product development life cycle
- Experience in use of executing Systems Engineering methodology
- Fluent in multiple relevant technical/scientific domains and can work through complex issues across engineering disciplines
- Strong communication skills and team player
- Must be a U/S. person for exposure to export-controlled information; desire for U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Trident Values:
- Integrity -The inherent complex of attributes that determine a person or organization's moral and ethical actions and reactions.
- Passion/Energy /Innovation -An internal ambition or drive that is displayed through innovative ideas and dedication. Using original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
- Candor/Respect- Is open and honest with the exchange of ideas and opinions. Respects the contribution of others. Communicates with respect.
- Quality/Performance -Quality of work product, including completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and correctness.
- Innovation/Results Oriented -Understanding of customer needs. Customers are those groups or individuals, internal or external whom you support on a daily basis. Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve them in alignment with the goals of the organization.
- Teamwork/Communications -Developing, maintaining, and fostering positive relationships and partnerships with all Trident employees and clearly conveying and receiving messages to meet the needs of all. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. Co-operatively and productively with others to achieve results.
Business/Technical Competencies:
- Problem Solving/Judgment -Ability to assess options and implications, in order to identify a solution.
- Business Situational Awareness -The structure and culture of Trident organizations and the personal willingness and ability to effectively adapt to and embrace change.
- Self-Awareness/ Adaptability -Reflecting on past experiences in order to manage and continually improve our own performance.
- Science/Engineer/Business Fundamentals -Knowledge of the fundamentals of scientific, engineering, and/or business principals.
- Application -Ability to apply relevant knowledge and experience on the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Communication: Frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Average Visual Abilities : Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, products, and/or operate machinery.
- Physical Strength: Sedentary work; must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typically a quiet office environment or remote telework
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, race, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Trident Systems Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected Veterans and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Trident Systems has a desire for priority referrals of protected Veterans.