Systems Engineering Specialist

Position reports to the Manager of Systems and Specialty Engineering. Position may be a shared resource with Design Engineering as projects change and workload fluxuates.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for engine and transmission system performance modeling, vehicle performance modeling, and component performance modeling.
• Responsible to allocate and derive requirements from vehicle, engine, and transmission system level down to the component level using a systems simulation model in Excel, Matlab, Simulink, or other software.
• Technical lead of cross-functional matrixed project team (ME, EE, Software, etc.) for engineering projects through the Systems Requirements Review to ensure engineering requirements are met.
• Author engineering technical reports for submission to the customer.
• Participate or lead new engine and transmission proposals.
• Provide input to product specifications and design verification test plans to ensure that they adequately capture all data to assess requirements compliance.

• Responsible for the design and development of components and sub-systems of diesel engines, transmissions, and other mechanical systems primarily for military ground vehicles.
• Responsible for performing mechanical stress and structural engineering calculations.
• Responsible for performing thermal fluids and heat transfer calculations.
• Responsible for requirements development, concept design, analysis, detailed design, drawings, hardware procurement, supplier technical support, test planning and execution, and failure analysis.
• Manage and organize multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical BS degree with a minimum of 4 years engineering experience.
• At least 2 years experience working as a Systems Engineer (4 years engineering experience overall).
• Experience with simulating systems in Matlab and Simulink.
• Knowledge of transmission, engine, and vehicle performance and understanding of powerpack integration into vehicles.
• Engineering knowledge of mechanics; hydraulics; powertrain parts such as gears housings, and shafts; knowledge of performance parameters such as speed, RPM, torque, power and gear ratios.
• Must be able to move freely, with or without reasonable accommodation, throughout a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to make technical decisions, complete project objectives within budget and schedule, and work with little supervision.
• Proven ability to work well with others in a cross-functional environment while working on multiple projects.
• Ability to utilize all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to write and review technical reports.
• Ability to get security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.
• Expert product knowledge of transmissions, engines, and powerpack integration into tracked vehicles.
• An understanding of working with CAD models and programs in Pro E (Creo).
• Experience in developing products for the defense industry

Visa Candidate Considered: No

COMPENSATION

Full-time Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No