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Analyses are performed during all phases of the product development process to include concept, design, prototyping, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new defense systems and components functioning as part a System / Integrated Product Team. \nResponsibilities and Tasks:\nReview, develop, and document system level requirements, CONOPS, and mission statements.\nProduce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standards.\nPerform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design.\nEffectively document and communicate designs, results, reports, and presentations.\nWork with all Technical functions to develop and document product architectures that meet technical, cost and schedule goals. \nPerform System Development utilizing Model Based System Engineering best practices.\nDefine and execute trade studies that result in selection of the most optimal approach to complex design and architecture issues \nResearch, conceptualize, and evaluate complex system architectures and product designs, recommend design modifications to improve product performance, cost, reliability, and development schedule (can be activity lead or in supporting role).\nDevelops and maintains collaborative relationships with other Twenty-Six Defense Business Units.\nLead customer interactions with regard to influencing and understanding Voice of the Customer and product requirements.\nSupport proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost estimating, and presentation activities. \nDrive system integration efforts including hands-on evaluation of prototypes \nPlan and support verification and validation activities for complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements \nPrepare and/or deliver technical presentations to customers, Twenty-Six Defense management, or development team.\nProvide regular and clear communication to customers, Twenty-Six Defense affiliates, government officials, and other contractors as required.\nPerforms workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Engineering Functional Leadership and Engineering Business Unit Leads.\nEnsures lessons learned are identified and incorporated into the standards process.\nRecommend tools to improve systems engineering design processes and procedures\nMentor entry level engineers\nAssumes the role of System / Integrated Product Team Lead for projects. Utilize the Agile product development approach. \nOther related duties assigned by supervisor.\nEducation, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:\nHold an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-optical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering\nAbility to demonstrate/show principal responsibilities mentioned above (5+ years of systems engineering experience).\nFully understands internal systems engineering procedures.\nKnowledge and experience in the development of Concept(s) of Operation, requirements development and management, develop system architectures utilizing Model Based System Engineering concepts, conceptualization and analysis of complex systems architecture design, system/subsystem integration/test planning and execution, and qualification testing.\nExperience in Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (CAMEO) is an advantage.\nFormer military experience in aerospace/avionics/naval/ground systems is an advantage.\nComputer skills, understanding of basic electrical, mechanical, optical, or software engineering principles.\nSpecific defense or public safety industry experience, including experience with command-and-control software systems, mission computers and displays, complex camera and radar surveillance systems, communications and networking equipment, power equipment, and/or supporting information technology, would be beneficial to the applicant.\nMust be able to complete a DoD clearance at Secret level.\nSkills and Abilities:\nModels Twenty-Six Defense’s core values: People – Twenty-Six Defense is an employee destination, Performance – Achieve industry-leading business performance, Growth – Drive responsible growth that enables us to reinvent for the future.\nRequires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.\nMust be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner.\nMust be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision.\nThe ability to build robust relationships and work well with people at all levels of the organization, including program management and engineering functional management, is absolutely critical. \nTravels to customer and affiliate sites located throughout the US in support of all of the above. \nInternational travel may also be required on a program-by-program basis.\nWork independently and with internal/external organizations\nTravel/Physical Requirements:\nAble to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-15% to support projects.\nThe work is in person, in office - 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