Senior Systems Engineer, Software

Intellisense Systems, Inc., a leading Southern California technology innovator, solves mission-critical challenges for aerospace and defense customers. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Software to join our growing Tactical Systems Department to support the development of cutting-edge, ruggedized military hardware for air, land, and sea. Our department focuses on tightly integrated, compact sensing and computing technologies to deliver mission critical information at the edge. Our products have been deployed and proven across all seven continents in the harshest environments on the planet.
You will play an active, hands-on role in the development of new systems, hardware, and software designs for products being developed for use in DoD environments. The Senior Systems Engineer will take ownership of software requirements analysis activities to include requirements generation, allocation, and tracking throughout the development life cycle as well as definition and execution of software validation testing. This Senior Systems Engineer will also contribute to and support organization-wide efforts across disciplined teams in electrical, mechanical, and software technical areas.
Responsibilities:
 

• Coordinate and lead systems developments to align with customer requirements and company goals.
• Develop software and systems requirements, architecture, and detailed designs for tactical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system-level interfaces, performance parameters, and integration points.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts to validate system functionality and performance.
• Support system verification, validation, and qualification in laboratory and field environments.
• Lead all software CDRLs as required.
• Create technical documentation, including system design documents, user manuals, and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable defense and software engineering standards (e.g., MIL-STD-498, DO-178C).
• Train junior Systems Engineers in generating key deliverables to further develop the in-house knowledge base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
 

• B.S. Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in a software development and/or systems engineering role.
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving, planning, and abstract thinking skills
• Ability to work independently to formulate systems engineering work products and integrating complex hardware/software systems (preferably).
• Hands-on experience in systems engineering product life cycle development activities.
• Hands-on experience with qualification testing per MIL Standards (MIL-STD-704, 810, 461, 464) that covers the expected military customer use environment and operational conditions.

In Addition, The Followings Are Significant Pluses:
 

• M.S. Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience or education in applying a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach including tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Experience with FACE, SOSA, and/or GCIA standards.
• Experience with specialized interface protocols including MIL-STD-1553 and CAN bus.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SAE ARP4761, MIL-STD-882E, Joint Software System Safety Handbook (JSSSEH), DO-178B/C, MIL-HDBK-516C, DO-254, SAE ARP4754A, and/or AOP-52.
• Ability to adapt to fast moving environments with evolving deadlines and communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Experience using DOORS is a plus.

What You Could Expect:
 

• The freedom to take risks, to innovate, and to be rewarded.
• Partner with trusting leadership that approaches tasks and requests with urgency.
• Deliver products that are continually recognized as industry disruptors.

Pay Range:
$120,000-$165,000
However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits:
 

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Health Savings Accounts
• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays 
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with 4% employer matching
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Intellisense hosts the research and development of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. As such, we are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at [email protected] 
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
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