Jobs · Engineering · Virginia

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)

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