Senior Systems Engineer

Kranze Technology Solutions - Rosemont, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Rosemont, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kranze Technology Solutions develops complex, customized cutting edge aircraft avionics hardware and software solutions supporting survivability, situational awareness, and interoperability systems. KTS is seeking multiple systems engineers ranging from entry level to experienced, talented, and motivated individuals. The candidate poses a technical and integration background with a solid understanding of developing battle-space CONOPS and mission oriented solutions. The candidate has demonstrated integration experience of various systems (ideally of aircraft systems). The candidate will work with Software and Systems team to define interfaces, communicate with suppliers, customers, and other sites, and perform overall integration. The candidate will also support lab and field exercises. The candidate must be able to work with limited supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve product capabilities, and lead smaller integration efforts.

Responsibilities

• Work with system architects to develop product architectures
• Develop systems requirements and test procedures
• Design, develop, integrate, and test major features of hardware and software products developed by KTS and using the latest COTS, industry, and government technology
• Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis
• Oversee project deliverables to customers and Warfighters

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of electrical circuit design
• Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Proficient with the following interfaces including setup and troubleshooting: Serial (RS-232/422, USB), Ethernet networking, and MIL-STD-1553
• Comfortable with C/C++ or scripting language programming
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Familiar with Android tablets preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship

Nice-to-haves

• Familiar with Android tablets preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
• Comprehensive Health Care package including Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
• Generous Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) retirement plan
• Paid Overtime
• Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Casual and relaxed work environment