Systems Engineer
100% on-site Systems Engineer at Williams International in Pontiac, MI, applying systems engineering processes to turbine-based jet propulsion systems: defining requirements, running safety/reliability analyses (FMEA, FMECA, fault trees), and tracking verification and validation. Requires a STEM degree, 5+ years in systems engineering, and U.S. citizenship.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pontiac, Michigan, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- 5+ years of technical experience within Systems Engineering
- Broad technical knowledge base of turbine engine or airframe technology
- Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle, roles and functions, including deriving requirements into actionable steps
- Experience with FMEA, FMECA or Fault Tree Analysis
- Familiarity with Electronics or Software systems
- Team player able to build consensus among peers and relationships across the organization
- Interpersonal skills with effective negotiation and conflict-resolution experience
- Organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Written communication skills and proficiency in document preparation
- Familiarity with commercial standards (SAE ARP 4754, SAE ARP 4761, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254) and equivalent military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-882)
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed
Nice to have
- Active US Security Clearance
- Direct experience on US Air Force digital engineering programs
- Proficiency with MBSE processes/principles/tools and Digital Transformation methodologies
- Experience with MBSE and Engineering software tools
Full description
Who We Are
Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.
The Opportunity
Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join our team.
This position is 100% on-site.
The Systems Engineer responsibilities include:
- Integrate and implement the systems engineering process for turbine-based propulsion systems and the interfacing aircraft systems, including defining requirements, performing analyses, and tracking reliability, hazards and risk management for the lifecycle of the assigned program
- Conduct system safety analysis including fault tree creation, system hazard analysis, FMEA and FMECA generation, reliability disciplines and failure investigations
- Work with cross functional engineering teams to organize data and information in accordance customer requirements and Williams best practices
- Substantiate and inform design decisions for technical leadership
- Define and track system, subsystem and component verification and validation
- Work closely with the Program Management team to collaborate with the customer throughout the project
- Produce timely customer-defined data packages at regular intervals
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
- 5+ years of technical experience within Systems Engineering
- Broad technical knowledge base of turbine engine or airframe technology
- Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle, roles and functions, including deriving requirements into actionable steps
- Experience with FMEA, FMECA or Fault Tree Analysis
- Familiarity with Electronics or Software systems
- Demonstrates ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships across the organization
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills with effective negotiation and conflict-resolution experience
- Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to produce a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Possesses written communication skills and proficiency in document preparation