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May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide systems engineering and technical coordination for the development, fabrication, testing, integration, and maintenance of new or existing systems on GA-ASI, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).\nDetermine the technical objectives for solution(s) to engineering problems.\nPerform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs.\nProvide direction to technical staff and may lead a team of diverse, cross-functional staff.\nSupport the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through flight test.\nTroubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, project coordination difficulties, and on-site integration and testing concerns.\nCoordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects.\nDevelop program plans, estimates, and schedules and execute programs in accordance with those plans.\nSummarize and report weekly/monthly project status as well as effectively document and communicate project delays or issues with team members.\nProvide support for proposals and white papers.\nRepresent the organization at technical reviews, meetings, and system level integrations.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\n46145\nJob Qualifications:\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nDemonstrates a broad understanding of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.\nMust be able to understand and apply new concepts quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level, or with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems.\nMust have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated, independent basis or in a team environment.\nMust have ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.\nMust have ability to direct system-level design through interconnects and interface control documentation.\nExperience with payload integration, software, datalinks, and computer networking is a plus.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\n\nSalary:$105,890 - $189,545Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? 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Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide systems engineering and technical coordination for the development, fabrication, testing, integration, and maintenance of new or existing systems on GA-ASI, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).\nDetermine the technical objectives for solution(s) to engineering problems.\nPerform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs.\nProvide direction to technical staff and may lead a team of diverse, cross-functional staff.\nSupport the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through flight test.\nTroubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, project coordination difficulties, and on-site integration and testing concerns.\nCoordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects.\nDevelop program plans, estimates, and schedules and execute programs in accordance with those plans.\nSummarize and report weekly/monthly project status as well as effectively document and communicate project delays or issues with team members.\nProvide support for proposals and white papers.\nRepresent the organization at technical reviews, meetings, and system level integrations.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\n46145\nJob Qualifications:\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nDemonstrates a broad understanding of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.\nMust be able to understand and apply new concepts quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level, or with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems.\nMust have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated, independent basis or in a team environment.\nMust have ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.\nMust have ability to direct system-level design through interconnects and interface control documentation.\nExperience with payload integration, software, datalinks, and computer networking is a plus.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\n\nSalary:$105,890 - $189,545Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? 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