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Georgia Tech Research Institute · 3 hours ago

Systems Engineer - ELSYS - Tucson, AZ - (Open Rank)

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology. They are seeking a Systems Engineer to oversee and coordinate technical teams on systems projects, ensuring successful design, implementation, and management of those projects while working closely with stakeholders to develop technical requirements.

AssociationBiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Facilitate product or system requirements gathering and analysis with sponsors and other key stakeholders

Verify systems engineering product life-cycle components to include definitions, requirements analysis, synthesis, systems analysis and implementation

Conduct product or system design synthesis translating requirements into physical architectures for systems of moderate complexity to include defining and refining internal and external interfaces

Develop and contribute to technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes

Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements

Design and analyze aircraft modifications for AATC test aircraft, to include documentation of the modifications and advocating for their approval with aircraft program offices or other approval authorities

Support other engineers in the development of modifications in order to ensure structures and design meet acceptable aerospace standards

Interpret system requirements to design and produce aircraft mechanical and interconnect hardware for test and evaluation

Produce technical data for approval authority and fabricators including but not limited to drawings, analyses, reports, customer briefs, and so forth

Perform analysis of flight test data and structural designs

Qualification

Systems engineeringStructural designMechanical integrationComputer-aided design (CAD)Data analysisTechnical data packagingObtain Security ClearanceFinite Element AnalysisGTRIDoD environmentsCommunication skillsHands-on experience

Required

Foundational knowledge of structural design and mechanical integration/test, including exposure to developmental design in laboratory or flight-test environments

Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) tools used for mechanical modeling, drafting, and documentation

Experience or expertise in one or more of the following: (1) Cable and interconnect design, fabrication, troubleshooting (2) Mechanical component design and drafting (3) Systems test and verification (4) Data analysis (5) Technical data packaging (6) Structural stress analysis

Strong communication skills relaying analytical and technical information to stakeholders

Ability to obtain Security Clearance

5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field of study

3 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field of study

0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field of study

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance

Preferred

Active Secret Clearance

In-depth experience creating models and technical drawings using software such as AutoCAD or Solidworks, or equivalent

Knowledge of architectures, functions, and interfaces for electronic warfare (EW) and avionics systems

Hands-on experience creating physical hardware; mechanical, structural, and cable and interconnect solutions

Experience or expertise in one or more of the following: (1) test and evaluation of aerospace systems, (2) sensor integration, (3) signal processing (4) EO/IR sensors, (5) knowledge of RF threat systems

Experience with procedures for modification of Military and Civil aircraft

Understanding of Finite Element Analysis and modeling necessary for successful implementation

Familiarity with GTRI or DoD test and evaluation environments, engineering documentation standards, and configuration management practices

Experience working with or for USAF System Program Offices