Systems Engineer

Description
Position: Systems Engineer for High Energy Laser Systems
Experience: > 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering with exposure
to MBSE. Will consider Engineer up to Sr. Engineer level depending on relevant
experience and expertise.
Minimum Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Systems Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Compensation Range: $100k – $150k depending upon experience and education.

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nations leading developers of
Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the
Department of Defense. nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. High Energy Laser
(HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition /
Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most
difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to
the United States military and our allies. Headquartered in Longmont,
Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business
that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through
target identification – to develop systems that are both high-performance and
cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and
technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. Our parent
company, nLIGHT, Inc., is a fast-growing, well-capitalized,
publicly-traded semiconductor and fiber lasers business with a long track
record of developing innovative solutions for the Aerospace & Defense,
Industrial and Microfabrication markets. This is a great opportunity to work
at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a
culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter
and our country. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is highly
organized, self-motivated, enjoys working as a part of a team, and has
an insatiable appetite to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment while
con

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel
Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security
clearance is available at:
http://www.dss.mil/psmo-i/psfaqs.html.Please review this
information before applying.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mid-Level Systems
Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a broad systems thinker
with the ability to apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
principles as needed. Experience working within a structured team environment
and implementing best practices aligned with relevant systems engineering
standards is desired. This role will involve helping to guide our teams
system model direction and ensuring effective integration with software,
firmware, and other engineering disciplines. The candidate will provide
Systems Engineering support across the project lifecycle for High Energy Laser
(HEL) Weapon Systems and/or HEL Beam Control System (BCS) applications.

Responsibilities:
Define and manage formal requirements through the project lifecycle. Including
track Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and associated allocations.
Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to develop and manage
an integrated data-driven model consisting of requirements, interfaces,
test data, simulation tools, and other technical information.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software and firmware,
to integrate system models and ensure coherent system development.
Provide guidance on systems engineering best practices and tools to the team.
Develop and deliver technical documentation, including requirements
specifications, design descriptions, and validation plans.
Responsible for development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) by
combining inputs from multiple engineering disciplines.
Responsible for development and integration of artifacts for formal DoD
acquisition design review (CoDR, SRR, PDR, IBR, etc.).
Continuously improve processes and tools related to systems engineering and
MBSE.
Required Experience / Capability:
Commitment to Excellence.Attention to Detail.Pride in Workmanship.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good
working relationships under pressure.
> 3 years of experience in systems engineering with exposure to MBSE.
Excels in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on
promoting a collaborative work environment.
Experience or strong interest in software development and the ability to
effectively interface with software/firmware engineering teams.
Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to
meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
Superior problem-solving ability and ability to absorb information from
multiple sources to reach a solution.
Experience in MATLAB or other software development tools (C, C, C#, Java)
Experience in System Engineering tools: Cameo Systems Modeler or similar.
Develop and track modeling and allocations for Technical Performance
Measurements.
Desired experience with DoDAF or other architecture framework.
Technical report writing – good technical writing skills are critical)
Additional Desired Experience / Capability:
Experience in development and delivery of electro-optical systems,
preferably High Energy Laser systems and/or High Energy Laser Beam Control
Systems.
Experience in task management and software development processes using tools
such as Agile and/or GitLab.
Experience in specification and evaluation of requirements for laser and
electro-optical systems, in particular for high power applications.
Advanced MATLAB or software development experience.
Command and data communication experience.
Firmware definition and implementation… For full info follow application
link.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive