Senior Systems Engineer
Trident · Fairfax, VA · 1 wk ago
Engineering$90k–$167k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a talented, self-motivated, and experienced Senior Systems Engineer with demonstrated success in leading engineering teams to develop and deliver new and/or improved products that meet requirements on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications using systems engineering methodology
- Own the systems engineering process on the program and ensure the proper systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation activities are completed
- Collaborate with program management to lead program planning and execution within cost and schedule constraints
- Act as the program technical champion / representative / POC
- Prepare for, and present at all major design reviews, including internal and external (customer) reviews
- Provide technical expertise in planning for IR&D and new product initiatives
- Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field
- 6+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 4+ years with a Master’s degree
- Highly accomplished in engineering or scientific domain(s) of expertise
- Fluent in multiple relevant technical/scientific domains and can work through complex issues across engineering disciplines
- Profound in application of systems engineering methodology to product design and development
- Able to lead multidiscipline teams (e.g. system, hardware, software/firmware, and integration and test) through the development of complex electronic systems to meet rigorous space application requirements
- Strong team leadership, including ability to coach teams, provide mentorship, etc.
- Able to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets
- Excellent organization and communication skills
Qualifications
- Expert technical capability and communication skill
- Effective forward thinking to take advantage of opportunities and prevent issues
- Ability to work with engineering leadership towards growing an effective engineering organization
Skills
- Systems engineering methodology expertise
- Technical project lead experience
- Technical breadth to work through complex issues across disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware)
- Technical depth to perform deep-dive analysis and apply properly tailored systems engineering process
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life with AD&D
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
- Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401(k) (including company match)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
- Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)