Systems Engineer III

Year after year, Kaman delivers technical breakthroughs and innovative solutions for our customers. We do this by acquiring new technologies, expanding facilities, developing R&D capabilities and investing in our employees. As technology advances and industry shifts, Kaman will always be a place where people can come together and make a difference.

Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation, is searching for an experienced Systems Engineer III to join our growing engineering team in Bloomfield, CT.

Design, integrate/implement, and verify highly functional and complex electrical and avionics systems.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation and statements of work (SOW).
• Plan, estimate, schedule, document, communicate and execute engineering tasks to accomplish goals.
• Create system and sub-system level requirements documentation.
• Create, review, edit, release and maintain electrical and avionics system schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Create, document and participate in design verification testing and validation.
• Draft, Evaluate, revise and release engineering documentation and participate in the validation and test of requirements and design.
• Handle classified documentation in accordance with industrial security guide and covering practices.
• Provide and maintain work documents and records that effect design, test evaluation and design alternatives.
• Perform other duties consistent with Systems engineer's ability and company requirements.
• Prepare written communication to senior management to define work status, schedule, scope, risk, problem areas, mitigation alternatives and pertinent information as requested.
• Work in teams to accomplish common goals and objectives as defined by Management.
• Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers and customers for data exchange, status discussion and resolution of engineering issues and activities.
• Participate in engineering and management reviews, working groups and related activities and completion of action items assigned.
• Liaison with external groups and organizations for the purpose of accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Areas of concentration may include the following areas of design: electrical, avionics, systems, software, mechanical, and structural design.
• Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance, as required.

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Ideal candidate should possess a spectrum of systems engineering skills including Flight Control Systems Design or Guidance/Navigation & Control (GNC) and System Test. Also, experience/familiarity in systems tools: Matlab, Simulink and CONDUIT.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in an applicable engineering field.
• Broad knowledge of an advanced and technically specialized field with strong capabilities in aircraft mechanical systems.
• Effective verbal/written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively present ideas/concepts to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through to closure.
• Duties require critical judgement, effective participation in the formulation and carrying out of company policies, objectives and programs with direct accountability for final results.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Solid planning and execution skills.
• Some travel as required.