Systems Engineer

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

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Excelitas designs and manufactures market leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro-optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms. Our diverse product range are enabled by the development and application of innovative technologies and engineering solutions. To further expand our portfolio Excelitas is seeking an exceptional individual to develop and deliver our next-generation products and technologies.

We are seeking a high caliber Electro-Optical Systems Engineer. This senior level position offers the opportunity to work within a stimulating environment while engaging with a dedicated and professional team. Drive, enthusiasm, and the desire to succeed within a dynamic team environment are essential for this role. You will play a significant part in driving the end product solution as well as developing the Excelitas vision for next generation technologies. Excelitas being a global organization a level of national & international travel can be expected.

Role Outline:

Responsible for leading the development of Electro-Optical solutions for next generation products. You will lead the technical solution while working within an integrated project team. Main responsibilities & duties will typically include:

• Perform systems engineering and requirements management throughout the product lifecycle;
• Interacting with customers and translating their needs into mission analysis & stakeholder needs & requirements;
• Develop system and sub-system specifications for flow down (internal / external);
• Demonstrate product compliance by managing the verification & validation matrixes;
• Provide input into system level testing and qualification activities;
• Develop system trade studies, models, architectures, & concepts within a multi-disciplinary team;
• Become the technical interface to internal and external customers;
• Provide systems engineering inputs during field trials;
• Provide technical support to the business development team;
• Lead all aspects of the technical proposal submission;
• Work independently with minimum guidance while executing deliverables;
• Developing and teaching best practices system engineering processes;
• Communicating compliantly across an ITAR barrier to UK engineers and/or making local technical decisions as needed;
• Stage gate technical reviews of subcontractors, including developing specialists to review subcontractor work.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in physics, optics, optoelectronics, electronics, or related discipline;
• Minimum of 10 years Systems Engineering experience (less may be considered for the ideal candidate);
• Experience of developing Electro-Optical imaging systems inclusive of system modelling and analysis;
• Experience of delivering compliant Electro-Optical imaging systems against a customer requirement;
• Experience of leadership of a multi-disciplined engineering project team;
• Experience of requirements management, flows down, verification & validation during the product life cycle;
• Proficient written (reports, proposals, white papers) and verbal skills (technical presentations);
• Please note that due to the requirements from the Department of Energy, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Desirable Experience & Skills:

• Educated to Master's or Ph.D.;
• Certified to INCOSE CSEP or ESEP;
• Experience of integration & testing of Electro-Optical imaging systems;
• Experience of integration of IR focal plane arrays, image processing, & electronics;
• Good understanding of optical imaging systems;
• Good understanding of RF module integration & test;
• Good understanding of other engineering disciplines (electronics, test, mechanics, FEA, thermal, safety);
• Experience of working within the defense industry and delivering solutions to the appropriate standards;
• Experience of customer discovery/stakeholder needs and requirements.

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