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Team Hornet Systems Engineer

USAFull-time$71,307–$71,3072026-10-10 → 2026-10-13
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Core

System engineer supporting product development, integration, and evaluation of RF subsystems and pilot vehicle interfaces for the F/A-18 Integrated Product Team.

Role type

Senior IC system engineer

Builds

RF subsystems integrated into comprehensive communications systems for the F/A-18 fleet

Domain

Aerospace defense / Science and Technology (S&T)

Required skills

requirements decomposition, system architecture design, system evaluation procedures, anomaly characterization, test plan generation, system data analysis, RF subsystem integration, project status communication, technical presentation development, anomaly resolution, pilot vehicle interface design (via careerplan.io/jobs/DCS-Corp-Team-Hornet-Systems-Engineer-team-hornet-systems-engineer-at-dcs-corp)

Technologies

RF subsystems, Science and Technology (S&T) environment

Responsibilities

Conduct requirements analysis to support product development and integration efforts. Contribute to design reviews and provide engineering assessments for product deliverables. Design and execute system evaluation procedures for lab and flight integration events. Characterize and document anomalies, and troubleshoot system and subsystem issues. Perform system data analysis and document integration activities throughout the product lifecycle. Generate and execute test plans for Test and Evaluation activities. Plan and coordinate the integration of RF subsystems into a comprehensive communications system. Analyze complex challenges during system design and anomaly corrections, providing recommendations and solutions. Address anomalies and seek resolutions through the Document Change Request Board (DCRB) process. Collaborate with project officers to ensure an intuitive pilot vehicle interface.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC