Systems Engineer

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office is seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Integration Engineer to support the development and fielding of advanced Launched Effects (LE) platforms. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team of government and contractor engineers, working collaboratively to integrate essential technologies and ensure these systems meet the rigorous demands of the modern battlefield.  This position will employ Agile hardware development methodologies to accelerate the development lifecycle and promote rapid iteration, improvement and fielding.

• Serve as Systems Engineer and key contributor to an Integrated Product Team (IPT) or in a group of engineers and technical personnel engaged in the management and execution of one or more life cycle phases of LE systems development.
• Integration Support: Assist in the integration of payloads, datalinks, communications systems, avionics, and launchers onto LE platforms.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct technical assessments to evaluate system compatibility, performance, and adherence to military standards and specifications.
• System Analysis:  Analyze system designs and architectures to identify potential integration issues and recommend solutions.
• Requirements Analysis:  Review and analyze system requirements to ensure they are complete, consistent, and testable.
• Agile Implementation: Participate in Agile development sprints, including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Documentation: Contribute to the development and maintenance of system documentation, including interface control documents, design specifications, and technical reports.
• Communication and Teamwork: Communicate effectively with government and contractor personnel, fostering a strong and collaborative team environment.
• Conduct system analysis to identify potential risks, bottlenecks, and performance issues.
• Analyze simulation data to identify trends, insights, and potential improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing systems engineering activities within an Army Acquisition Product Office.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems or related technologies.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and integration processes.
• Familiarity with requirements analysis and system design.
• Knowledge of relevant military standards and specifications.
• Agile Development: Experience with Agile hardware development methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with Launched Effects (LE) or similar systems.
• Knowledge of Army acquisition processes and documentation requirements.
• Some experience with system testing and evaluation.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

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