Systems Engineering Co-op (Spring 2024)

Job Description

Danbury Mission Technologies is part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.

Position Overview:

As a Co-op Systems Engineer you will work in a team-based environment to develop Electro-Optical (EO) systems that operate in space environments. The Co-op Systems Engineer will be expected to work with experienced Systems Engineers to manage requirements, provide technical oversight for internal and subcontracted designs, and formal verification of subassemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop specifications and interface control documents
• Evaluate the work and results from the technical team to provide feedback and direction
• Develop and guide verification including a requirements verification matrix, verification plans, test requirements, test scripts, and preparation of sell-off materials to demonstrate compliance
• Communicate with the program office, functional management, and technical team members to ensure proper program execution and early issue and risk identification
• Document statement of work (SOW) and performance specifications for subcontracted items

Education Requirements:

The Co-op must be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.

Experience Required:

• Familiarity with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), digital and analog electrical designs, and embedded processors
• Firmware and software development (e.g., VHDL, C, C++, Python, MatLab)
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Proficient written communication skills including technical writing
• Proficient verbal skills including technical presentations with the ability and technical confidence to brief a variety of internal and external customers

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• Able to lift/move computer and printer equipment

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements. We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a US Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company’s ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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