Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Break down government requirements into hardware, software, and antenna subsystem requirements
• Ensure requirements traceability from specs through design, test, and delivery
• Ensure subsystems integrate into a fully functioning terminal system
• Coordinate work across RF, digital, mechanical, and software teams
• Act as a technical point of contact with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Represent engineering positions in formal reviews and field activities
• Support and participate in PDR, CDR, TRR, SVR
• Develop and review: Requirements documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Compliance matrices, Test procedures and reports
• Support analysis of EHF waveform performance (Link margins, Access parameters, AEHF scheduling interfaces)
• Assist with TRANSEC / cryptographic integration
• Coordinate with crypto engineers
• Ensure protected communications compliance
• Address integration constraints (e.g., antenna placement and articulation, RF cable routing, Ground clearance and load paths, EMI/EMC compatibility)
• Support system-level integration and test
• Investigate anomalies and track corrective actions
• Evaluate subcontractor deliverables for gaps or risks
• Track technical risks, issues and action items, IMS inputs
• Prepare status reports and government briefings

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have at least five (5) to seven (7) years of systems engineering experience on defense or SATCOM programs
• Must have knowledge in EHF/SHF SATCOM fundamentals; requirements analysis; formal design reviews; mobile military platform integration; interface definition; system integration; test execution; DoD SE framework and tools
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (EE, Systems, Computer, or Similar)

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Health and Welfare Medical
• Holiday Leave
• Industry Competitive Salaries
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
• Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
• Performance / Award Bonuses
• Professional Development Coursework
• Technical Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits
• STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer