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Systems Engineer for Hardware Systems
MKS2 Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team at our client’s site in Aurora, CO.
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. Headquartered in Austin, TX we have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Job Description
As a Systems Engineer for Hardware Systems your duties will include but not be limited to the following:
- Perform systems engineering tasks including interface definition and documenting and contributing to system architecture and design
- Support planning/development activities by interfacing with personnel from other organizations, attend technical interchange meetings and working groups
- Support integration of Radio Frequency (RF) hardware with other antenna subsystems
- Support the planning and conduct of verification activities; support definition of test plans and sequences relative to complex hardware subsystems and resolve identified conflicting issues
- Participate in a complex testing program; establish methods and techniques, plan tests, develop test requirements, provide input to test procedures and reports, and witness tests utilizing comprehensive knowledge of these complex subsystems
- Participate in integration and test readiness reviews, design reviews, and audits of integration and test programs and facilities
- Utilize broad knowledge in Systems engineering and apply understanding of principles of related to engineering and software technology to ensure test validity and integrity
Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen with a TS/SCI
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated engineering experience with a track record of results
- Understanding of the Systems Engineer development lifecycle and change management process
- Proven ability to meet timelines
- An active and in-scope U.S. TS/SCI security clearance with C.I. polygraph
- Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) systems design or operational use
- Demonstrated background in one or more relevant engineering disciplines
- Experience with systems engineering principles and activities
- Good presentation, coordination, and communication skills
- Ability to complete assigned tasks under general supervision
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience preparing and executing Test procedures
- Experience utilizing discrepancy report systems
- Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks with minimal oversight
Desired Skills:
- Systems Engineering experience on a large government software development contract
- Experience working in a Satellite Ground System development or operations environment
- Experience with ground station satellite domains (command and telemetry, flight dynamics or mission planning)
- Familiarity with Tcl/Tk, Perl, Matlab and/or Python
- Qualified Six Sigma Specialist or equivalent
Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related STEM Degree Program with 8 years of relevant experience - OR Master s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related STEM Degree Program with 6 years of relevant experience
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
