Systems Engineer 3-5 with Security Clearance

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer 3-5 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
* Proven experience in the systems engineering process
* Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
* Must be a US Citizen
* Must have a current/active US Government Secret clearance.
* Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP For Engineer Systems 3: * Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD For Engineer Systems 4: * Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 8 years of experience; or 6 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 4 years experience with a STEM PhD For Engineer Systems 5: * 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The Systems Engineer 3-5 role will apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to support development of a system architecture, conduct functional and trade-study analyses, and translate customer requirements into detailed specifications across the full product lifecycle-from concept through disposal. The successful candidate will collaborate with design, logistics, specialty engineering, and program IPT teams to ensure that communications solutions meet schedule, cost, and performance goals while maintaining alignment with overall system needs. The Systems Engineer will act as a cross-IPT technical integrator working closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads, with essential functions including: * Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
* Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into specifications using DOORS
* Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical)
* Ensure system requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the program.
* Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts
* Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design
* Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model
* Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)
* Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required
* Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
* Apply extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
* Provide cross-IPT support for Capture efforts, contract documents (e.g. SSOW/SDRL/CDRL), and trade studies as required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence.
* Proficiency in DOORS including DXL scripting
* 3+ years' experience writing requirements and/or verification plans.
* Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.
* Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
* Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
* Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering
* Experience in the systems engineering process across the entire product lifecycle
* An active DoD Top Secret clearance
* Experience working on military / spacecraft systems
* Experience with complex system development on large programs
* Experience with MBSE, software design, or demonstrated ability to work with software-aided design tools
* Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages
INCOSE Participation or CSEP certification REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelors in Science is required. School must be accredited. WORK HOURS Full-Time 9/80 work week. MISCELLANEOUS Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. * Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. * Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.