Senior Systems Engineer

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide engineering expertise to support acquisition, modernization, and sustainment activities for complex defense systems. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, technical documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate with government and industry stakeholders.

• Support acquisition and sustainment strategies, plans, and lifecycle activities for advanced weapon systems.
• Assist government teams with milestone preparation, technical reviews, and program execution activities.
• Evaluate engineering recommendations from prime contractors and subcontractors, including change proposals, technical notices, and operational support documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate engineering analysis reports, acquisition planning documents, technical evaluations, and review materials.
• Analyze system requirements, designs, integrations, testing results, and deficiencies to recommend effective solutions.
• Support engineering studies, certification activities, airworthiness documentation, and technical assessments.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, and certification working groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve system reliability, performance, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering experience, a background in defense programs, and the ability to manage complex technical challenges in a highly collaborative environment.

• Active and maintained Secret-level federal or Department of Defense security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering experience supporting complex systems or technology programs.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, technical evaluations, and engineering documentation.
• Strong ability to analyze requirements, designs, integration challenges, and operational issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across government, technical, and program teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting aircraft development, production, modernization, or defense acquisition programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certifications or equivalent engineering certifications is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary range of $118,000 to $196,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant factors.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and personal/family sick time benefits.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary performance-based incentive bonus.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance and supplemental life insurance options.
• Health Savings Account and flexible spending account options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Access to skills development programs and certifications.
• Employee referral program.
• Company-sponsored events and community outreach opportunities.
• Emergency backup childcare support.
• Mobility stipend.
• Remote work flexibility with limited travel requirements (up to 10%).