Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at SNC—advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team! As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will oversee and lead complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management activities. You will be responsible for major project deliverables, leveraging deep knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are vital as you influence project direction, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Responsibilities:
- Handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
- Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
- Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
- Demonstrate expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.
- Mentor less experienced team members.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Expert proficiency with Systems modeling and simulation tools.
- Proven leadership experience in systems engineering.
- Demonstrated knowledge of multiple Engineering principles and practices.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
- Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.
- Experience with lab test equipment to include signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers
- Ability to execute test procedures and document results
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with airborne RF signal collection and processing systems
- Working knowledge of networking and Linux systems
- Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
- Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.
- Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to, requirements management, MBSE.
- Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)].
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
- Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies.
- Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.
- Active Top Secret (SCI) U.S. Security Clearance is preferred
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
- Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
