SYSTEMS ENGINEER III with Security Clearance

JOB TITLE: SYSTEMS ENGINEER III DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING REPORTS TO: CHIEF ENGINEER CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT JOB SUMMARY: The position works on Group-3 UAV avionics and payload integrations, including electrical systems, advanced networking, and software development, through the complete system development life cycle in a multidisciplinary environment. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Analyze, decompose, translate, and create requirements for changes and integration of new pay loads within an existing system * Work closely with individual technical team leads to accomplish tasked objectives in a project-focused environment. * Manage documentation of technical designs and operation manuals. * Serve in a design quality role helping to ensure that project planning is accomplished to the appropriate level of fidelity and ensure the development teams are following appropriate processes. * Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Coordinate implementation strategies and time allocation to complete multiple concurrent objectives. * Perform other duties as assigned BASIC REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 5+ years of related experience, or a master's degree with 2 years of related experience or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education. * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance * 4+ years of experience leading engineering teams in support of complex systems integration * 2+ years of experience in project management * Knowledge and understanding of autonomy and software systems. * Knowledge and understanding of UAV systems and payloads. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Previous experience with management of agile and waterfall development processes * Familiarity with MS Project Jira, Monday.com, automation frameworks (Jira Automations, SharePoint Automations) * Experience with Version Control Systems (Git, GitHub, SVN, etc..) * Basic understanding of networking concepts such as network sockets, NAT, and the differences between routing and switching. * Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts of harness creation for systems integration, PCB design, or electrical circuit design. * A technical understanding of aircraft flight controls and hands-on experience flying full sized or model aircraft * Accurate and precise attention to detail with creative and innovative thinking and planning * Must be a team player with great communication skills, with the ability to prioritize, and manage time efficiently * Experience contributing to the flight clearance and/or safety review process * Ability to maintain awareness of technology within the domain or system and develop technology strategies for the domain or system. Provide inputs to technical & product roadmaps. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.