Systems Engineer - Advanced Development Program Engineer (APE)
Van Nuys, CA

Job Description

Position: Systems Engineer - Advanced Development Program Engineer (APE)

Job ID: ES20190104-30729

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Job Description:

The APE will identify and/or define customers emerging needs and develop solutions to those needs. The APE will maintain a macro view of existing and emerging products and technologies. Possesses knowledge of the Electronic Warfare Systems/Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Radar Engineering field. Will focus on breadth rather than depth. This position will have technical interface to customers to discover, qualify, and pursue business opportunities. Will also bring mission understanding and value-added technical solutions to the customer.

Additionally, will focus on solving customer problems and developing architectural concepts. Opportunity focused from pursuit through proposal. Provides technical consultative guidance and direction for business development.

Knowledge / Skills

* Working knowledge of Electronic Warfare and Radar systems
* Have knowledge of modern radar signals and techniques and understanding of challenges with operation in dense electromagnetic environments
* Broad technical skillset. Able to think "outside the box"
* Able to grasp new and different concepts quickly
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Complexity

* Develops/champions new ideas and technologies
* Solves highly complex problems with significant business impact

Discretion / Latitude

* Assignments are often self-initiated
* Works under consultative direction for long-range strategic business objectives

Supervisory Relationships

* Reports administratively to the director of engineering and establishes and receives strategic direction from the director of business development or business area.
* Does not have any direct supervisory responsibility

Liaison

* Interacts internally with management and customers on significant business matters.
* Conducts briefings and technical meetings for top management and customer representatives.

Impact

* Decisions would affect the strategic direction and public relations posture of the company.
* Erroneous decisions or recommendations would result in failure to achieve strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

Scope

* Customer-centric responsible for the creation, identification, pursuit, and capture of new business
* Conducts research and works with appropriate departments to prepare bid analyses, reports, schedules, and quotes.
* Supports business development initiatives including capturing new business

Minimum Education and Experience

* Bachelor's Degree and 12+ Years of technical program or business development related experience in a defense contracting environment and an advanced degree in engineering, science or related technical field.

Please be aware that many of our positions require a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Candidates will support Environment, Health and Safety by fulfilling the Harris EHS Policy, complying with Harris EHS programs and applicable regulations, and striving for continual EHS improvement.

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