Senior Systems Engineer (Airborne Phased Array Radar )

Job Description

This position will be part of the team that is developing a state-of-the-art Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR) for atmospheric research with The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).

Link to the project: https://news.ucar.edu/132898/ncars-next-gen-airborne-radar-will-have-unmatched-ability-peer-deep-inside-storms

NCAR is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions, with an internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).

Job Location: Based in Boulder, CO

Job Location Type: Hybrid or Remote option available with the REQUIREMENT to travel determined by project needs

Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Position Type & Term: This is a full-time, 5-year term position.

Hiring Range: Annual Salary Range: $119,418 - $149,272 *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Application Deadline: The position will be posted until June 26, 2023

Required application materials: RESUME

Work Authorization:
Required U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or another protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to fill this position due to ITAR regulations

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position

Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Systems Engineer provides overall systems engineering expertise in support of the Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR) development. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Provides engineering team leadership, systems integration & verification, architecture and design of subsystems, and management of system interfaces.
- Understands how to apply systems engineering processes and methods to large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders including senior management.
- Leads the systems integration, testing, evaluation, and verification of hardware, software, support equipment, and systems for APAR as required.
- Reviews Earned Value (EV) data with Project Engineer and Project Director to determine product trade-offs.
- Produces and revises documentation in support of the overall APAR development to include variance reports in the portfolio management software tool such as PPM Pro (Project Portfolio Management Professional) as needed.
- Reviews and refines all APAR technical requirements.
- Manages tech/performance requirements for product configuration across projects. Develops engineering and test documentation to include test plans. Collaborates in proposal writing to secure funding for APAR developments.
- Leads and/or provides support through program gates/milestones such as the Final Design Review (FDR), fabrication, testing, and verification of requirements for the APAR system.
- Responsible for managing technical/ performance risks across functional projects.
- Implements/manages configuration control, change requests processes, coordinates with product development & coordinates with the product team on non-conformance.
- Ensures engineering best practices are followed throughout implementation.

Education & Experience REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least nine (9) years of industry experience.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven knowledge of systems engineering (SE) models and lifecycle processes.
- Technical leadership experience with R&D and/or operational radar systems, and with a diverse team of disciplines.
- Demonstrates analytical, applied mathematics, and problem-solving skills common to systems engineering.

Proven knowledge in performing systems engineering trade studies.

Proven skills in the development, management, and traceability of user and system-level requirements.

Proven skills in defining the interfaces between subsystems and balancing technical risks between systems.

Proven skills in overseeing verification and validation activities.

Experience in developing engineering documents required throughout the acquisition lifecycle process.

Good understanding of Federal Government systems engineering practices.

Notes

Benefits Overview

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. Beyond rich medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings, employee assistance and backup dependent care UCAR offers:

Potential for flexible working hours

Starting minimum of 20 days of personal time off and 10 paid holidays

10 days of sick leave every year

14 weeks of paid parental leave

Stipend for year one of $1500, with $750 each consecutive year

Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

The company contributes 10% of eligible pay into retirement; 100% fully vested on day one

Tuition Assistance and other professional development opportunities

EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system

International remote work could be available for a max of 20 days per calendar year with supervisor approval.

Contact Details

Address: 3090 Center green dr
URL: https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-1/Senior-Systems-Engineer-APAR_REQ-2023-202