Systems Integration Engineer II

Do you pride yourself in being a creative, integrative engineer with a passion for developing revolutionary technical systems in a collaborative and customer‑centric environment? As a Systems Integration Engineer II you will handle intermediate tasks in systems integration, conduct verification and validation activities, manage software and hardware integration, and support configuration management while deepening your knowledge of aerospace and defense standards. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leading prime integrator of manned and unmanned aircraft systems, delivering end‑to‑end C4ISR capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate systems integration tasks with growing proficiency.
• Conduct requirements analysis and management with minimal supervision.
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities for specific components or subsystems.
• Manage software and hardware integration tasks independently.
• Support configuration management and ensure proper documentation.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and solve technical problems independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in systems integration or a related field (a higher‑level relevant degree may substitute for experience).
• Proficiency with integration tools and methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design & development teams.
• Understanding of requirements development and management, system design, systems integration, technical risk identification, management strategies, and V&V principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards (Associate Systems Engineering Professional – ASEP).
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts; contribute to new principles and concepts.
• Technical problem‑solving skills and ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Ability to guide technical designs through development to final deliverable product.
• Success in highly collaborative, fast‑paced environments emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities.
• Proven experience in project definition, simulation, implementation, lab integration, and test.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and employ logical troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and effective teamwork.
• Missile integration and test experience.
• Hardware environmental test planning and execution.
• Familiarity with one or more domains: RF sensor design and test, IR sensor design and test, Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop, embedded system integration and test.
• Familiarity with range safety/FTS concepts.
• Experience with missile command and launch interfaces and systems (e.g., MIL‑STD‑1553/1760/UAI/CFWICD).
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry, government, or U.S. military.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for integration tasks.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Pay

Estimated starting salary range: $82,039.23 – $112,803.95. Compensation varies based on factors such as key skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic differentials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150 % match up to 6 %.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional generous benefits.