Systems Engineer 2 with Security Clearance

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Systems Engineer 2's for a contract opportunity in Woodland Hills, CA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Demonstrated systems?engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
* Proficient with systems?engineering tools such as?DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software.
* Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Defining Requirements, Design Reviews, System Integration, Trade Studies, Verification and Validation (V&V).
* Strong analytical and problem?solving skills; able to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of translating technical concepts for non?technical audiences.
* Collaborative team player who actively contributes to cross?functional projects.
* Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high?quality, reliable work.
* Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast?changing, fast?paced environments.
* Active Secret Clearance is required to start. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Looking for a Systems Engineer 2 to support our Systems Engineering department. As a member of the Systems Engineering department, you'll get to lead cross?functional teams, manage configuration baselines and ensure successful transition of hardware?software systems to production. Responsibilities: * Be responsible for the technical baseline development by capturing, analyzing, and finalizing the functional and performance requirements baseline; maintain full traceability in DOORS and confirm verifiability ahead of the Critical Design Review (CDR).
* Develop functional and physical system architectures, conduct trade?off studies, and select optimal solutions that advance system maturity toward production readiness.
* Organize and lead internal design?review meetings; facilitate external CDR sessions with customers, suppliers, certification bodies and other partners, collecting feedback, documenting decisions and driving corrective actions to closure.
* Collaborate with integration and test teams on schedules, maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and create comprehensive test verification matrices that cover hardware?in?the?loop (HIL) and software?in?the?loop (SIL) scenarios.
* Lead verification execution, analyze test and analysis results, resolve discrepancies and close verification loops to satisfy CDR baseline requirements and subsequent system qualification.
* Manage baseline configuration items, enforce version control and conduct impact analyses for changes throughout system verification and validation.
* Author and maintain critical CDR artifacts-System Requirements Document, ICD, Design Description, Test Plans, Risk Register-and produce regular status reports and executive?level presentations on CDR and verification readiness, risks and mitigation strategies.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; actively participate in cross?functional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and promote knowledge sharing across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
* Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, proposing updates to configuration?management practices and contributing to lessons?learned documentation for future programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Solid understanding of inertial navigation and related products.
* Proven track record executing program milestones, including Systems Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).
* Guidance Systems and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree. School must be accredited. WORK HOURS 9/80 workweek. This position will serve on-site at Woodland Hills, CA. 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.