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Staff Systems Engineer - Configuration Management
Shield AIUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Mar 2023
About the role
Introduction to Shield AIShield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.
Are you a passionate, innovative, experienced engineer with a background in Configuration Management, looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Staff Systems Engineering – Configuration Management, you will lead Shield AI to establish and maintain consistency of a Shield AI product’s functional, performance and physical attributes. This includes establishing traceability of design requirements, configuration identification, interface documentation, operational information, and consistency in change control. Primary role and responsibilities: Lead the technical Configuration Management discipline to ensure requirements, design, development, and operational information remains consistent throughout product lifecycle Represent Shield AI as the Configuration Management Lead point of contact for all customers, including US Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and international customers Coordinate in a collaborative cross-functional team and support multiple products, programs, and customers Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile practices to rapidly iterate and deliver consistent quality products Lead the Change Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes Define product lifecycle definitions and states towards product release and delivery Trace specific configuration identification to capabilities, requirements, interfaces, interdependencies, and verification activitiesProjects that you might work on (optional): V-BAT
Salary Range: Base + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here.
If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Are you a passionate, innovative, experienced engineer with a background in Configuration Management, looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Staff Systems Engineering – Configuration Management, you will lead Shield AI to establish and maintain consistency of a Shield AI product’s functional, performance and physical attributes. This includes establishing traceability of design requirements, configuration identification, interface documentation, operational information, and consistency in change control. Primary role and responsibilities: Lead the technical Configuration Management discipline to ensure requirements, design, development, and operational information remains consistent throughout product lifecycle Represent Shield AI as the Configuration Management Lead point of contact for all customers, including US Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and international customers Coordinate in a collaborative cross-functional team and support multiple products, programs, and customers Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile practices to rapidly iterate and deliver consistent quality products Lead the Change Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes Define product lifecycle definitions and states towards product release and delivery Trace specific configuration identification to capabilities, requirements, interfaces, interdependencies, and verification activitiesProjects that you might work on (optional): V-BAT
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in Configuration Management or Systems Engineering related field.
- B.S. degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and reviewing block diagrams.
- You are organized and methodical.
- You are a strong communicator, both written and verbally.
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience with SAE EIA-649-1 and MIL-HDBK-61B/C
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and principles
- Experience with Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCA/FCA)
- Strong background in systems engineering and requirements management
- Unmanned aircraft design
- Military aviation experience #LI-BH1
Salary Range: Base + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here.
If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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