Systems Engineer
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. · Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$61.87/hrInternship
What You'll Do
- Develop, maintain, and manage system requirements and design documentation.
- Support requirements verification, validation, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
- Create verification and validation test procedures and execute testing activities within secure laboratory environments.
- Conduct peer reviews of technical documentation, test procedures, and system designs.
- Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and integration teams to achieve program objectives.
- Cook up project communications and provide status updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Partner with subject matter experts to develop and refine system design approaches.
- Investigate and resolve technical challenges through structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing lessons learned and recommending process enhancements.
- Participate in proposal and business development activities by supporting technical bids and customer pursuits.
- Work directly with customers and end users to ensure solutions meet mission and operational requirements.
- Contribute to the development and integration of advanced Assured PNT solutions for ground-based applications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and stakeholders
- High level of initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Python scripting and automation tools
- Experience developing automated test solutions and test fixtures
- Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Gherkin, Behave, Robot Framework, or similar tools
- Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security technologies including: IP networking, NTP/PTP, SSL/TLS
- Experience with system integration and verification testing
- Experience developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and use cases
- Prior military experience or familiarity with defense operations
- Experience supporting navigation, communication, embedded, or mission-critical systems
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability for deliverables
- Comfortable presenting technical information to customers, stakeholders, and end users