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Job Title: Systems Engineer
One of our Defense and Space Manufacturing clients located in Jacksonville, FL, area has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to support the development of a space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and its orbital power grid. This role will be responsible for leading and overseeing the development, integration, and testing of complex space systems.
Role Responsibilities:
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify basic lifecycle balanced systems and system solutions.
Evaluating operational and customer needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
Performing analyses to optimize total system and/or system architecture for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, and certification, to ensure mission success.
Supporting the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness.
Planning and conducting tests to validate that systems meet performance criteria and regulatory standards.
Working closely with a cross-functional team to integrate systems into spacecraft, satellites, and other systems and ensuring that materials are compatible with design specifications and operational requirements.
Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of system designs, testing procedures, and project status to ensure transparency and compliance.
Managing project timelines, resources, and budgets related to systems engineering tasks.
Support business development efforts for proposals/bids.
Necessary Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, in an aerospace manufacturing environment or other relevant industry experience.
Creative problem-solving skills, with the capability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges.
Experience leading the development of space systems for challenging environments and missions.
Experience with MBSE (Model Based System Engineering).
Experience with NASA/DoD lifecycle reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR).
Experience with requirement tracking tools.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2025.
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