Principal Systems Engineer Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the principal systems engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise in mechanical design, FEA/simulation, preproduction reliability methods, and associated test fixturing needed to meet all reliability objectives.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Provide lead systems engineering functions and technical authority on a range of Satcom and or connected aircraft projects
• Working with system engineering, sales and marketing, and customers, helping to specify adaptations and new architectures as products evolve
• Active contribution to refining software development processes and procedures within the group
• Graduate or MSc
• Knowledge of Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls
• Experience with administration of VMware, Hyper V virtual machines
• Knowledge of Mobile Device Management and the iOS Operating System
• CISSP, Security+CE or Network+ certification

Please consider me for the principal systems engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for mission Equipment IPT support as the TDMS Hardware SME by defining and providing engineering support for the incorporation of the TDMS hardware; Work closely with supply chain and corporate IT to select and purchase the hardware, flow down requirements, and be the overall technical subcontract manager for this hardware.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Provide RF Systems Engineering for requirements management and verification
• Perform as Senior level RF Systems engineer to support, review and verify the requirements management and verification, engineering analyses, integration and test performed by the SGSS prime contractor to ensure adherence to project requirements
• Provide oversight to support the system engineering team for the technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, risk and effectiveness analysis of the total system
• Provide analysis of all levels of total system product to include, concept, design, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions recognizing cost, schedule and technical constraints while supporting system Integration and Test
• Performs oversight of functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface testing and tracking
• Knowledge of SATCOM principles
• Experience troubleshooting RF equipment

I would like to submit my application for the principal systems engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice relating to test methods and procedures for monitoring molecular and particulate cleanliness of space flight hardware and for cleaning such hardware to meet established contamination requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Expert knowledge in software development methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, Service Oriented Architecture, and object-oriented programming
• Skilled in software development best practices, including setting coding standards, conducting code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operational support
• Experience in employing techniques such as Architecture Modeling, Alternative Analysis, Tradeoff Analysis, Portfolio Analysis, and Business Process Modeling & Reengineering
• Successful track record of leading/driving complex multi-system projects utilizing multiple project delivery methodologies
• Extensive production support and callout support experience
• Extensive AWS and cloud-based systems experience, specifically deploying and supporting cloud-based applications, preferably in a continuous delivery environment that uses Puppet
• Experience with project delivery approaches and methodologies
• Design, implementation, administration and maintenance of CA Single Sign On (SiteMinder) security software suite

I am excited to be applying for the position of principal systems engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training to production staffs for assembly, testing, and the use of released equipment, methods and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Global WAN support, MPLS, Multi-Vendor MPLS, DMVPN, iWAN
• Data Center Network support of Cisco Nexus platform
• Interpersonal skills, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Redseal, Riverbed, F5 or other certifications
• Masters-level education in Electronics and/or Software with focus on embedded systems and controls
• Experience developing safety-critical products (e.g., planes, trains, automobiles, medical devices)
• Product Risk Management based on ISO 14971
• Design Verification and Validation – clear understanding of the difference between verification and validation and various techniques for planning, executing and reporting results

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the principal systems engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet program needs, including present and future requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Articulate and comfortable engaging with a diverse set of stakeholders (in person events and principal systems engineering level) and tailoring a good message
• Extremely broad technical background (systems,applications, hardware and software) is essential
• Understanding of customer needs so that the organization both works on the right projects and does the right projects well is essential
• Experience in HF/UHF/VHF conventional and military communications, agile signals, legacy data/voice signals, satellite phone/data signals and modern cellular communications signals, networks and infrastructure
• Knowledge of embedded SW, and Digital Signal processing with recognized expertise in firmware design and development
• Working knowledge of MatLab, Simulink, Virtex and Altera development tools, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience with open architecture hardware and software environments, such as VITA, VPX and other industry standards
• Knowledge of previous or exiting AST products