Senior Systems Engineer

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ. As a Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a technical team responsible for the system definition, design, integration and test of next generation inertial measurement and navigation products / solution for use in aircraft, UAV's, missiles, land vehicles, and sea platforms. This role will be responsible for the leadership and oversite of a programs Model Based System Engineer (MBSE) development activities.

Overview:

The selected Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) will be responsible for turning Customer's requirements and needs into digital models. The Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) possesses the background and skills to communicate both with Customers and Engineering IPT's, establishing product features and capabilities which apply digital engineering technologies for rapid assessment and deployment of capability.

The ideal candidate will have skills applicable to system design, data analysis, behavior assessment against requirements, and presentation/visualization methods to help the System Analyst understand results and take corrective actions. The candidate will understand IDT's technologies and how to apply them to a Customer's Products to accelerate the pace of development, test, deployment, and in-service upgrade.

Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to perform system development activities within a certified quality management environment and be able to comprehend and adhere to defined work procedures and instructions.

Essential Functions

• Create engineering artifacts and develop models of systems using a MBSE tool suite that includes Cameo EA as well as other systems engineering tools.
• Integrate enterprise tools and develop MBSE-based processes to support requirements engineering, schedule management, test and verification strategy development, and system integration of new initiatives in support of expanded mission capabilities.
• Facilitate collaboration between the MBSE users and the tool development team to communicate modeling needs and help innovate potential solutions.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to managers regarding the creation and implementation of new MBSE methods and techniques.
• Capable of supporting the new product development processes and discipline across the company.
• Consistent demonstration of initiative, resourcefulness, judgment, cooperation, and ability to communicate technical information.
• Responsible for performance of assigned tasks within the defined project schedule and cost.
• Capable to support senior project engineers and program managers in interfacing with both commercial and military customers in technical program definition and execution.
• Possesses strong interpersonal, communications (written and verbal), and personal leadership abilities.
• Capable of supporting new business pursuits and proposal preparation that addresses program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs commensurate with experience level.
• Travel: ~15% for customer reviews and meetings.

Critical Competencies

• Working knowledge of new product development processes gained through formal training or work experience.
• Working knowledge of inertial navigation and GPS functionality a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team in the definition, implementation, and demonstration of a solution when presented with a problem or set of problems.
• Should possess the skills necessary to use industry MBSE tools and modeling methodologies to successfully produce systems engineering models with systems engineering processes in support of system development life cycle.
• Knowledge of architecture, requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks within the defined project schedule and cost.
• Drives for results, action oriented. Strong presentation skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor Science/Engineering and/or Master of Science /Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or appropriate engineering discipline (based upon experience).
• 3 or more years' experience in aerospace and/or defense systems engineering, integration, and test.
• Strong Knowledge (proficiency preferred) in Cameo AE, DOORS, Microsoft Office
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., Visa sponsorship is not available

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.