Senior Systems Engineer in Ventura, California at GRVTY
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Job Description
Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer
What Impact You'll Have
GRVTY is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to support the full lifecycle development of our Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) family of vehicles and advanced navigation products. In this role you will apply systems engineering principles to define requirements, develop performance criteria, conduct analyses, and support integration and test activities. You will work across engineering disciplines to maintain overall system cohesiveness from concept through field testing and customer demonstrations. You will join a team of dedicated engineers and scientists who are pushing the boundaries of maritime technology to deliver exceptional products and capabilities.
What You'll be Owning
- Contribute to AUV system architecture definition and selection of supporting sensors
- Conduct trade studies to evaluate alternatives for sensors, battery systems, mechanical implementations, and interfaces
- Create documentation for interface control documents, architecture diagrams, design presentations, test plans and procedures, and assembly instructions
- Analyze field test data to diagnose performance anomalies and refine algorithms
- Partner with all engineering disciplines to ensure desired performance of products
- Lead the planning and conduct of product environmental tests and field testing
- Lead integration of third-party sensors and payloads
- Participate in testing, customer demonstrations, and deliveries
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to mid-level and junior GNC engineers
What You Must Have
- Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
- 15+ years of professional systems engineering experience on complex hardware/software systems
- Experience with integration and test processes, including test procedure development and anomaly resolution
- Strong ability to produce clear, well-organized technical documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to technical and customer audiences
- This is a full-time position with the expectation of a minimum 40-hour commitment per work week. The regular workdays are Monday Friday around the core hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 100% on-site requirement. Regular attendance is essential to permit the team to function effectively. The job is performed in an indoor office environment. An employee in this position frequently sits or stands in the same location with opportunity to move about; regularly thinks, concentrates, analyzes, interprets, interacts with others, and communicates orally and in writing; regularly reads, sees, hears, and speaks; regularly uses a computer; and frequently uses hands to write, type, finger, handle, or feel.
- US Citizenship required
What Would be Nice to Have
- Experience with AUV, USV, or other autonomous vehicle programs in a systems engineering capacity
- Familiarity with underwater navigation sensors and systems (INS, DVL, acoustic, etc)
- Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
- Active DoD clearance
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factorssuch as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
Were proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Why Choose GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401k with generous company match
Training and Development Opportunities
Award Programs
Variety of Company Sponsored Events
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should emailrecruiting@grvty.comor call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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