Description
The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) program, part of The Boeing Company, is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Seeker Testing to define seeker level testing and interfaces on the Seeker Integrated Product Team (IPT) across its production, capacity expansion, and development programs in Huntsville, AL.
The PAC-3 program is an air-defense missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. Boeing is the original engineering manufacturer of the seeker, which provides active data to the PAC-3 missile, enabling it to acquire, intercept, and destroy threats using hit-to-kill technology.
Responsibilities:
- Derive test requirements from system-level seeker requirements
- Develop test methodologies and interfaces, including hardware and software
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement systems engineering processes and best practices
- Develop and maintain system requirements, interface control documents, and verification and validation plans
- Oversee the integration of hardware and software components in a test environment
- Support production and capacity expansion initiatives by providing technical guidance and resolving engineering challenges
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers
- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to stakeholders
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in systems engineering and RF seeker technologies
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications
- Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- 3+ years of experience in Systems Engineering relating to test requirement and interface definition
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools
- Proficiency in systems integration and testing processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with production processes, capacity expansion, and development programs in the aerospace and defense industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working on RF seeker systems or related technologies
- Experience with the development of Test Equipment
- Bachelor/Masters of Electrical Engineering or related Radar coursework
- Experience verifying and validating formal test equipment
- Experience supporting program milestones in the gating process
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
Salary Range: $136,850 - $185,150