SW Systems Analyst

The primary responsibilities of the SW Systems Analyst at MAG Aerospace include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software for engineering applications. This role also involves collaborating with software developers to clarify analytic requirements, assisting in operating systems-level software testing, troubleshooting system issues, and generating operational test cases to validate software solutions.

To apply for the SW Systems Analyst position at MAG Aerospace, you typically need 2-4 years of relevant AFATDS experience and an associate degree in computer science, mathematics, or an engineering discipline. Alternatively, you can substitute the degree requirement with 4 additional years of applicable experience.

Yes, the SW Systems Analyst role at MAG Aerospace may require travel to support development and testing activities at various customer locations. This travel is an essential part of the position to ensure effective support and implementation of software solutions.

Candidates for the SW Systems Analyst position at MAG Aerospace must possess an active Secret security clearance as part of the job requirements. This clearance ensures that our employees can work on sensitive projects related to the U.S. Army's FIRES Systems.

MAG Aerospace offers a robust Total Rewards package for SW Systems Analysts, which includes health, life, and disability insurance, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. Employees dedicated to their roles can expect strong support for their total well-being.

When discussing your experience with AFATDS, focus on your hands-on roles and specific contributions. Share examples where you designed, tested, or maintained AFATDS systems, highlighting any collaborative efforts with software developers to improve system effectiveness.

In your answer, showcase a structured approach to troubleshooting, such as identifying the problem, gathering data, testing hypotheses, implementing solutions, and documenting findings. Providing a specific example will strengthen your response.

Outline testing methodologies you are comfortable with, such as unit testing, integration testing, or system testing. Mention any tools you've used and how you ensure thorough coverage of requirements and documentation.

Share an example of a past project where teamwork was crucial, explaining how you communicated effectively, and facilitated understanding of the technical requirements between developers and stakeholders.

Mention your strategies for staying informed, such as participating in workshops, following industry publications, or engaging in professional networks. Providing examples of how you’ve applied new knowledge on the job showcases a proactive attitude.

When discussing challenges, describe the project context, your role, the obstacles faced, and how you navigated through those challenges to achieve a successful outcome, focusing on learning experiences.

Express your understanding of embedded systems and their critical role in military applications, emphasizing the need for reliability and security in these systems and your experience related to them.

Discuss your commitment to adhering to industry standards such as ISO or IEEE by implementing best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, and highlight tools or processes you've used to uphold compliance.

Detail your user needs analysis process, including gathering requirements, conducting user interviews, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment between user expectations and implemented solutions.

Discuss a current trend impacting software analysis, such as the rise of AI or machine learning in systems analysis and how these technologies can enhance decision-making and efficiency in software solutions.