Principal Systems Engineer - Payload Lead

SNC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Systems Engineer with experience in the design and analysis of various payload techniques. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team in development and analysis of mission operations

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in constructing and executing the roadmap for integration of kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) capabilities for multiple platforms including manned aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Grow into role as Subject Matter Expert for kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities.
• Work with the Operational Analysis team to validate payload concept effectiveness through modelling and simulation.
• Review modelling and simulation results for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure strong program traceability from CONOPS/Design Reference Mission (DRMs) to design and architecture decisions to integration, test, verification, and final validation of the capability.
• Lead the program through Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for new payloads.
• Be responsible for continued, demonstrable maturation of payload performance and functional requirements.
• Act as primary liaison to direct customers with respect to payload performance, ensuring alignment between SNC and the USG on CONOPS/Design Reference Missions (DRMs) and how the capability meets the needs of the USG.
• Align with Business Development team on new payload strategies and customer engagements.
• Lead IRAD efforts in the development of new payload capabilities.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience

• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles

• Previous work leading teams focused on development of kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications)

• Strong understanding of the “why” behind payload capabilities such as EW and Remote sensing.

• Experience leading technical programs related to kinetic and non-kinetic (Electronic Warfare, Survivability, Remote Sensing, Communications) technologies.

• Experience working with and designing electrical and mechanical systems for defense applications

• Full life-cycle experience in product development, from concept derivation to validation.

• Proven experience leading development teams with mission-level models to inform design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems and their interactions in air defense applications •Possess a US DoD TS/SCI security clearance

• Ability to foster strong customer relationships

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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and