R&D Systems Engineer II (Steward Observatory) (Updated)

Support the development, maintenance, and verification of system, subsystem, and interface requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Assist with system integration, test planning, acceptance testing, commissioning, and technical review activities. Support the development and maintenance of system models, requirements models, and interface definitions using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, as applicable. Maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), requirements traceability, verification and validation records, engineering change documentation, and technical baselines. Maintain project metrics, verification evidence, and technical documentation necessary to demonstrate technical and contractual compliance. Assist in implementing quality assurance plans, inspection strategies, and quality control processes to ensure compliance with project requirements and quality standards. Support supplier quality activities, including source inspections, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), acceptance reviews, and vendor assessments. Participate in investigations of nonconformances and quality issues, including root-cause analyses and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities. Support risk and reliability assessments, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and assist with the development and tracking of mitigation plans. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, suppliers, and project leadership to identify risks, resolve technical and quality issues, and support project objectives. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, interface management, verification and validation, system integration, and technical baseline management. Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect or similar) and familiarity with requirements modeling and interface management. Working knowledge of quality assurance methods, configuration management, engineering change control, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and risk assessment techniques including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage multiple assignments. Ability to travel with the US and to US military bases.