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System Engineer - Physics
Hawthorne, California
No sponsorship$80k-$135kDetected 20 days ago
PythonCybersecurityPerformance ManagementANSYSSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringCOMSOLLeadershipProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Outlines integrated solutions that meet performance, usability, reliability, and security needs.
- Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) as Systems Engineer under the direction of the Director of Systems Engineering and with the given Program Manager
Responsibilities
- Identify and perform hands-on evaluation of system components.
- Review, develop, and document system-level operational concepts
- Provides effective and efficient system engineering support during the conceptual design, detailed design, integration, and test phases of a product development program and production delivery, supporting on-time completion of assigned tasks
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of analysis, monitoring and performance management
- Works to support multiple programs/products simultaneously
- Prepares and presents design and analysis summary material during internal and external design reviews
- Documents system designs using ThinKom records retention procedures
- Support the development of subsystem and system requirements by leading requirements IPT and working group meetings with the customer and subcontractors.
- Maintain compliance with DoD contract requirements, including maintaining an active SECRET clearance and ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
- Performs requirement flow-down and traceability and evaluating the verification test results to satisfy requirements
Requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance in support of US Government contracts/ subcontracts
- Technically proficient System Engineer with strong architecture skills, subject matter expertise in High Power Microwave Systems, and solid knowledge of all major components of HPM Systems
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in systems engineering, with a track record of successfully architecting, developing, and validating complex High Power Microwave Systems
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- While performing duties to this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend.
- May be required to sit for extended lengths of time.
- Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials and chemicals.
Skills
- BS, MS, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Hands-on expertise with Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other RF measurement equipment.
- Technical experience and familiarity with the directed energy & weapon systems industry and integrated systems development
- Experience with simulation tools such as Python, COMSOL Multiphysics, CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS
- Technically proficient in MS Office products
- Experience working on DoD contracts, with a strong understanding of defense acquisition processes and requirements
- Other Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly in a well thought out manner, verbal and written
- Must have substantial problem-solving abilities
Compensation
- Salary Range - $80,000 - $135,000
Benefits
- ThinKom offer generous benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance for DoD contracts
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