Specialist, Systems Engineering with Security Clearance

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Systems Engineering, in Canoga Park, CA.

Pay Rate: $50 - $55/hr Job Description: Candidates interested in applying for this position should have a background in systems engineering and an understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This role demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage projects under general supervision. Requirement Development (60%): Develops systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems' product development. Responsible for derivation, allocation, and documentation of requirements in requirements databases and specifications.

Coordinates requirements and related specification change management with IPT members. Defines and coordinates requirements verification plans with integrated product team members, plans and manages compliance assessment and certification. These activities will be performed utilizing model-based systems engineering tools. Functional Analysis (15%): Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies.

Coordinates selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trades in support of definition of system architecture and objectives
Risk Coordination (15%): Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and management and prepares and reports results on mitigation plans. May direct, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers and/or technicians; estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date
Communication (10%): Communicates results in oral presentations and written communication.

Represents the organization in meetings/teleconferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.

Skills: Required

At least 4 years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors
Systems Engineering- requirements management, risk management, product development cycle) disciplines
Experience with tools like IBM DOORs and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

Desired

Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred
Liquid rocket propulsion knowledge Education: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or appropriate discipline/science (Mechanical/Aerospace) Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance