Calspan continues to be fundamental in developing comprehensive hypersonic systems to improve the hypersonic test infrastructure in the United States. Our team builds turn-key test facility systems that includes all tasks related to analysis, design, construction, commissioning, and operations. In addition, we support the operation of major US Government hypersonic facilities by providing an experienced and specialized technical team who thrive on the challenge of cutting-edge technology in a constantly changing industry landscape.
We are expanding our Hypersonics Team and are looking for a experienced Systems Engineer to serve as the technical lead and interface between the engineering team, project manager, subcontractors, and the end user. This role requires a team leader capable of coordinating engineering activities such as system interfaces, technical scope, requirements, risk management, and verification and validation efforts.
Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?
Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.
V&V (25%) - Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability for total systems. Perform analysis at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, and operation. Enforce project quality at every level by managing verification and validation testing efforts at the sub-system and system levels throughout every phase of the project. Lead and delegate to cross functional teams of engineering and subcontractors to ensure that validation processes satisfy all requirements.
Requirements Tracking (25%) – Provide clear objectives that are measurable and visible to the other engineers and resources on the project team. Enforce internal and external scope creep, and verify that all project requirements are met. Synthesize technical risks throughout the lifecycle of the project and present how these represent project or financial risks to the project manager, management, and the end user.
Requirements Creation (20%) - Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Leadership (20%) - Responsible for coordination of the engineering deliverable(s); plans, assigns, and directs engineering tasks on project. Owns technical supervisory responsibilities for interpreting, organizing, and executing these assignments. Represent the project team in executive level reviews. Lead cross functional teams in integration efforts to drive systems thinking, and develop a unified approach.
Collaboration & Development (10%) - Assist in developing proposals for future work. Develop concepts, cost estimates, and proposal write-ups in cooperation with the Marketing department. Collaborate with other systems engineers to build templates and tools to improve efficacy of the role. Provide mentorship and training to engineers on the concepts of systems engineering.
Preferred Education / Experience:
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
Why join Calspan?
Be Calspan Culture
At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.
Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees
Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
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