Principal Systems Engineer - PR 2714 at P E Systems, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio

Job Description:

PE Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer located at WPAFB, OH
. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of DoD and AF engineering practices in order to provide engineering support throughout the acquisition, development processes and be familiar with Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations and maintaining a system configuration baseline.

PE Systems, Inc. genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy PE Systems' generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay.


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GENERAL FUNCTION:

• Support and conduct engineering performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, lifecycle cost, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment, and scheduling trade-off studies.
• Provide technical assistance to the IPTs as it relates to Operational Safety, Suitability, & Effectiveness (OSS&E), participate in IPT meetings, design reviews and audits, IPR's and other required meetings.
• Provide support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment.
• Participate in Technology Insertion discussions, Configuration Control Boards (CCB), and Technical & Programmatic Reviews.
• Assist in performing Failure Analysis and the production of economical solutions to improve System Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability.
• Support weapons systems lifecycle analysis of alternatives, creation of investment strategies, design, manufacturing, development, support and end-of-life processes.
• Assist in the translation of user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate systems, subsystem and equipment for deployment.
• Assist with plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world class training system manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing and demilitarization capabilities.
• Assist in the performance of technical/mission analyses of existing and potential operational requirements.
• Assist in developing system concepts and performing technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.
• Support the development and evaluation of Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) engineering cost estimates.
• Apply broad engineering expertise, analyzing and originating solutions to a wide range of issues.
• Assist in ensuring proper filing of all records, files, documentation, and working papers in accordance with AF Electronic Records Management (ERM).
• Apply advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes to aid in the development and validation of new engineering requirements, technical approaches and product proposals that will improve overall system performance capability.
• Assist teams of engineers and other functional participants to address major engineering proposals, issues, and problems in their areas of responsibility.
• Interface with and coordinate communications with all levels of management and functional counterparts.
• Provide support to committees and boards established to discuss and resolve engineering problems and implement decisions involving the technical aspects of programs.

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  Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD, OR, Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD, OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
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  Must possess and maintain an active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  
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  Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), Microsoft Internet Explorer, and other standard (Customer specified) applications.
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  Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.