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WGS Systems, LLC

Systems Engineer

WGS Systems, LLC, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701


WGS Systems, LLC, is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Systems Engineer with a background in systems development with desired experience in reconnaissance and surveillance sensor systems on airborne, ground, and mobile platforms for United States government and international customers.

The qualified candidate must be capable of performing system definition, decomposition, design, integration, verification, and validation of complete systems. The candidate must also be capable of performing methodical troubleshooting of complex sensor and related systems such as: networked computer subsystems, airborne data links, imagery sensors (electro-optical and infrared), ground moving target and synthetic aperture radars, radio signal collection systems, and other special sensor technologies. A well-rounded understanding of software, hardware, and mechanical engineering is essential.

The candidate must have experience in the following areas:

Systems development for one or more of the following:

Sensors, such as radar, cameras, SIGINT, or others

Weapons systems

RF and radio communications

Systems integration onto collection platforms

Requirements development and management

System design and interface control

Compliance standards including military and avionics

Performance simulation and modeling

Integration, troubleshooting, and system testing

Verification and validation of systems to customer requirements

The responsibilities for this position will include:

Development of system requirements from customer SOW and contract CDRLs

System design and integration onto airborne, ground, and mobile platforms

Oversight and management of system integration and test activities

Development of test plans, specifications, and other related system engineering documents

Interfacing with program management, customers, and customer representatives

Developing and presenting requirements, designs, plans, and results to customers and end-users

Supporting troubleshooting and maintenance planning for fielded systems

Qualified candidates must have:

BS/MS in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering; mathematics, or physics, or equivalent work experience

United States of America citizenship

Current secret clearance or higher, or ability to acquire a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance

6+ years of direct experience in system engineering and development, 3+ years’ experience with airborne systems desired

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Use of design tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, or equivalent

Proficiency in MATLAB and/or SysML is preferred

Ability to work independently, and also within an engineering team of varying disciplines

INCOSE certification a plus

Work environment:

Work will be performed in an office environment, in aircraft hangars, and on-board aircraft

Testing may require the candidate to fly on government owned and operated aircraft

A majority of the work will be performed in Frederick, Maryland, with work in other locations in the greater Baltimore, Maryland/Washington, D.C. area as required

Occasional travel will be required

Contact Information:

WGS Systems, LLC7340 Executive Way, Suite AFrederick, MD 21704

Send resumes to: company@wgssystems.com

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