Systems Engineer II-IV (84) - Military veterans preferred

Position Description:

Position Summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory is an exciting and dynamic organization that is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe through the construction and operation of some of the most powerful telescopes in the world. Whether you are a scientist, engineer, project manager, or simply someone who is fascinated by the cosmos, the NRAO offers a wealth of opportunities to learn, explore, and discover.

We are seeking an experienced system engineer with project management experience to join R&D and infrastructure project teams across the Observatory. You will have the opportunity to share your talents in systems engineering with multiple engineering teams to bring sound project planning and execution to projects.

The location for this position will be located at the NRAO HQ in Charlottesville, VA.

What You Will be Doing

• Successfully lead all systems engineering tasks
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of systems engineering processes across the life cycle of multiple projects across the observatory
• Develop requirements, verification and validation plans, system design, including the system architecture, interface control documents and other technical documents
• Manage the development of all Systems Engineering plans and documentation needed for successful system design reviews
• Prepare and execute system reviews and assisting in managing subsystem design reviews
• Lead the systems engineering management processes, including configuration management, baselining, change management and document management processes

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Occasional domestic travel will be required. The position will be on-site based at the NRAO Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Who You Are:

What You Bring

• You have a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, physical science, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or related field or significant work experience in a similar environment.
• At least five years working as a Systems Engineer in integrated project teams, preferably in scientific R&D environments.
• Demonstrated experience with core systems engineering principles, including requirements capture, verification and validation plans, full project lifecycle planning, and scheduling and running effective meetings with geographically dispersed teams.

• Experience of working across life cycle phases including: preliminary design, detail design, design qualification, production, construction or fabrication, and transition to operations
• Exposure to at least two of the following technology domains is preferred: electromagnetic, RF, digital signal processing, mechanical, software engineering, and civil engineering
• Experience with model-based systems engineering methodologies and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive and independent work ethic

Total Rewards:

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits:

AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions:

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20