Senior Systems Engineer #589

Photo-Sonics, Inc. is an international leader in state-of-the art optical tracking systems in Chatsworth and has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer. We’re seeking a multi-disciplinary candidate who is self-motivated and is able to set and meet goals.

The Senior Systems Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain system architectures, complex requirement flow downs, and system development processes. This role oversees system evaluation, performance optimization, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements and standards

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform system architecture, concept and requirements development
• Lead system trade studies with team members
• Develop systems requirements (functional, performance) from Statement of Work (SOW)
• Decompose system level requirements to subsystems requirements with all engineering disciples (mechanical, electrical, system/software)
• Develop interface control documents (ICDs)
• Develop compliance matrix, verification and validation plan, integration plan and design verification test (DVT) plan/procedure
• Perform system modeling and performance analysis
• Lead and perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and provide resolution
• Support program technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews and customer status meetings/questions
• Facilitate and manage internal design reviews with engineering team (mechanical, electrical, system/software)
• Manage design development (hardware/system/software) lifecycle process
• Mentor junior and other engineers on technical development, engineering processes and best practices
• Establish systems engineering processes in the department

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in engineering a plus

Experience:

• 10 years of systems engineering and design/development experience
• Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, and delivering precision mechanical assemblies and electro-mechanical systems
• Hands-on experience supporting product development through full project lifecycle, including concept design, systems engineering, planning, and execution
• Experience with System Engineering Management Plans and deliverables typical of government contracts
• Familiarity with full product lifecycle activities: development, integration, and test

Desired Skills:

• Requires knowledge across engineering disciplines (e.g., systems, electrical, electro-mechanical/controls and software)
• Knowledge of Optics, system calibration, timing
• Knowledge and experienced in the application and adaptation of Commercial-Off-the Shelf (COTS) products to meet government system requirements.
• Excellent presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Applicant must be able to obtain Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive industry
• Experience in servo control methods, electro optical system performance modeling, design and testing; as well as designing, using, procuring or analyzing visible and infrared focal planes or detectors.
• Knowledge or experienced with tracking systems, radar, sona
• Knowledge or experienced with gimbles, inertial measurement units, guidance systems
• Cameras and optical sensors knowledge
• Programming experience in C a plus
• Familiarity with databases is a plus.

Physical Requirements Include:

• This position requires the ability to walk, sit, talk and hear, stand, and use hands to reach, handle, or feel.
• Occasional climbing or balancing may be required in lab or field environments.
• Position may require the ability to lift up to 15 lbs., stand, walk for long periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75 - $80