CHIEF SYSTEMS ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Chief Systems Engineer guides junior engineers in algorithm development across Matlab/Octave, Simulink, C++, Python, and VHDL, leveraging expertise in tools like DOORS, Jira, and Confluence for project management. Proficient in model-based development methodologies, including Rational Unified Process, and skilled in managing software using SVN and GIT. This role also excels in using development environments like Visual Studio, Eclipse, and Vivado for software and FPGA projects.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Chief Systems Engineer Resume
  • Algorithm Development
  • FPGA Programming
  • Matlab/Octave Proficiency
  • Software Configuration Management
  • Model-Based Development
  • Systems Architecture Design
  • Requirements Management
  • Software Testing
  • Python Programming
  • VHDL/C++ Expertise
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Decision-Making

Summary of Chief Systems Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Systems Engineering with 12 Years of Experience

  • Provide system engineering, requirements analysis and management, system integration and testing support to a variety of IC programs. 
  • Activities associated with this position are requirements analysis, design, architecture, and software engineering support. 
  • Must be detail oriented, and a strong communicator able to work and collaborate within a group setting.
  • Have experience with full life cycle software/system engineering to include: requirements analysis, design, architecture, integration and testing. 
  • Requires knowledge of JIRA requirements management tool 
  • Proficient knowledge on Microsoft Windows office products such as Powerpoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Have government contractor experience with the requirements management and testing processes of Government programs.
  • Have familiarity with current IC systems and associated policies/procedures is desired, with an emphasis on high level systems architecture and design. 
  • Experience leading junior engineers and establishing technical goals on a program. 
  • Experience with risk management in the areas of identification and mitigation is a plus along with CMMI and QA processes and procedures.

2. BS in Electrical Engineering with 20 Years of Experience

  • Technical experience in systems engineering, system architecture, software engineering, software architecture, and/or related fields
  • Experience in leading development of a software-based operational system
  • Experience in transitioning R&D software to an operational system
  • Experience in taking a program through the Design Reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR
  • Experience in developing formal DoD requirements
  • Experience in requirements traceability for software systems (RVTM)
  • Strong creating DoDAF artifacts
  • Knowledge of CMMI, including the generation of appropriate artifacts
  • Knowledge of V&V, including automated testing of systems
  • Ability to partner with stake holders and team leaders to identify needs and develop marketable Tactical Communication System solutions which provide customer value.

3. BS in Computer Science with 8 Years of Experience

  • Experience with leading junior engineers in developing, modeling, testing, and integrating algorithms in Matlab/Octave, Simulink, C++, Python, or VHDL
  • Experience with requirements tracking tools, such as DOORS
  • Experience with team collaboration tools, such as Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with open systems architectures and approaches
  • Experience in model-Based software development methodologies, including the Rational Unified Process (RUP)
  • UML
  • Experience in software configuration management tools, such as SVN and GIT
  • Experience in software development environments such as Visual Studio or Eclipse
  • Experience in FPGA development environments such as Vivado
  • Experience in modeling and simulation development tools, such as Matlab/Simulink, Jupyter Notebook

4. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 16 Years of Experience

  • Experience directly related to System Engineering for Satellite Ground Systems, including requirements decomposition and analysis
  • Experience in model-based engineering, virtualization, Service Architectures, and cloud-based services
  • Strong knowledge of Satellite Ground Systems including mission planning, command, control and communications, data processing, space to ground interfaces, network topologies, cyber security, and Satellite Operation facilities
  • In-depth knowledge of data structures and ability to analyze data to solve problems
  • Familiar with agile scrum framework
  • Experience with VMware or virtualization technologies
  • Knowledge of cloud-based services
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows and various Linux OSs
  • Experience in software or systems testing
  • Experience writing specifications and conducting trades

5. BS in Aerospace Engineering with 11 Years of Experience

  • Experience in an Agile development environment and domain experience 
  • Experience with DevOps/SecDevOps
  • Experience with satellite command and control
  • Experience with ground equipment command and control
  • Experience in GPU development API’s such as CUDA
  • Experience in AI/ML architectures such as CNNs, RNNs, and GANs
  • Ability to work with effectively with different engineering disciplines, including hardware, systems engineering, test and integration, and signal processing
  • Experience with DOORS requirements management.
  • Experience with configuration and change managements processes and tools
  • Experience with CMMI Level 3 processes
  • Knowledge of and experience with ISO/IEC 15288 System Lifecycle Processes

6. BS in Software Engineering with 7 Years of Experience

  • Skills troubleshooting - Root Cause Analysis 
  • Strategic project management skills - with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
  • Creative approaches to engineering solutions/ issues.
  • Ability to data-driven decision making and communication
  • Experience in contingency planning and risk mitigation.
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability
  • Ability to objective analysis and evaluation of a topic in order to form a judgement
  • Ability to analyze the stakeholder needs and expectations to establish the requirements for a system
  • Strong leadership and decision making
  • Proficiency authoring PowerShell scripts for task automation.