Systems Engineer Sr Stf - E5

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This position will serve as the technical lead for the integration of hardware and software subsystems across complex system platforms. This role drives architecture, defines integration strategies, leads cross‑functional verification activities, and ensures seamless interoperability between electronic hardware, firmware, and higher‑level software components.

Core Responsibilities

1. Integration Architecture: Define and maintain the end‑to‑end integration architecture, including hardware interfaces, firmware, middleware, and application layers.
2. Technical Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers (electrical, firmware, software, test) through concept, design, implementation, and verification phases.
3. Requirements Management: Translate system‑level requirements into detailed integration specifications and verify traceability throughout the lifecycle.
4. Interface Control: Own Interface Control Documents (ICDs), ensure configuration management, and resolve interface mismatches.
5. Verification & Validation (V&V): Develop integration test plans, supervise test execution, and analyze results to certify compliance with performance, safety, and reliability goals.
6. Risk & Issue Management: Identify integration risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and drive resolution of technical issues across functional domains.
7. Tool & Process Development: Champion model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, automated build pipelines, and continuous integration frameworks for hardware‑software co‑development.
8. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with program management, customers, and external partners to communicate integration status, milestones, and technical decisions.
9. Mentorship: Coach junior engineers on integration best practices, system thinking, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
10. Travel may be reruired for major reviews or test.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position

Basic Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience

Professional engineering experience, with extensive hardware‑software integration lead role on large‑scale defense or aerospace programs.

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of digital/analog hardware design, FPGA/ASIC development, and embedded firmware. - Proficiency in software development (C/C++, Python, real‑time operating systems). - Experience with bus standards (PCIe, MIL‑STD‑1553, CAN, Ethernet, SpaceWire). - Familiarity with MBSE (SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw) and configuration management tools (CM, Git, Perforce).

Systems Engineering

Demonstrated ability to develop ICDs, system architecture models, and perform trade studies.

Testing & Validation

Hands‑on experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL), software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL), and automated test frameworks.

Leadership

Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams and driving technical decisions in a matrixed environment.

Clearance

Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Preferred Experience & Skills

1. Experience with avionics or missile system integration.
2. Knowledge of safety standards (DO‑178C, DO‑254, IEC 61508).
3. Exposure to Agile/Scrum practices within a systems engineering context.
4. Publications or patents related to hardware‑software co‑design.
5. Experience with commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) hardware integration and secure boot processes.

Key Competencies

1. Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex interactions and devise robust integration solutions.
2. Communication: Clear articulation of technical concepts to both engineering and non‑technical stakeholders.
3. Decision‑Making: Confident, data‑driven choices under schedule pressure.
4. Collaboration: Strong teamwork orientation, fostering cooperation across disciplines and external partners.
5. Travel may be reruired for major reviews or test.