Senior Systems Engineer
YulistaAbout the role
Senior Systems Engineer
This position is located at the RTS Operations Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Essential Functions
- Perform analysis of documented user requirements and direct or assist in the design of test plans in support of user requirements for complex missile flight tests.
- Assist in planning, training and operational activities performed by the Test Directors (TD).
- Assist the Test Director Manager (TDM) in establishing a training program for TDs, administer training to new and existing TDs, and ensure qualified TDs are assigned for mission activity.
- Assist the TDM in allocating resources to accomplish mission objectives.
- Assist the TDM in ensuring all data products meet the set quality standards and requirements, and ensure all quality records are maintained accordingly.
- Assist the TDM in completing counseling and evaluation of System Engineers when needed.
- Assist in the development of program short and long-term plans, monitor progress, assure adherence, and evaluate performance.
- Participate in all phases of risk management assessment and software/hardware development of test configurations.
- Serve on radar systems console to support real-time flight test execution as instrumentation controller, analyst, or Test Director.
- Explain radar data collected, including any anomalies, to highly technical range customers.
- Provide recommendations for calibration improvements and modifications.
- Work closely with personnel at remote locations to accomplish engineering activities.
- Continuously share knowledge and lessons learned with coworkers. Required Skills
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to represent technical and operational concepts concisely and accurately to multiple levels of management.
- Ability to effectively use light programming abilities in UNIX/LINUX and Gnome Desktop.
- Familiarity with the suite of MS Office products.
- Ability to perform duties effectively with moderate supervision.
- Ability to effectively interface at a technical level with engineers from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to exhibit a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent customer service, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Provide timely decision making during mission execution.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining poise.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
- Minimum of two years’ experience in an Engineering or Technical environment with an emphasis on Radar Systems.
- Project management experience desired.
- Radar Engineering, Operations and Maintenance experience desired.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport for limited travel.
- Occasional travel to Marshal Islands (Kwajalein Atoll) is required
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and
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