Hardware Systems Engineer
Core
Lead technical development of next-generation defense systems from concept through field deployment, translating mission needs into system architectures and integrated hardware solutions.
Role type
Senior Staff Hardware Systems Engineer
Builds
Next-generation defense systems (space, missile, avionics, radar, EW)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Hardware Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture, interface definition, engineering tradeoffs, technical leadership of multidisciplinary teams, SWaP-C optimization, requirements management, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Military specifications interpretation, technical proposal writing, design for manufacturability, prototype integration, complex hardware troubleshooting, MBSE tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo, MagicDraw, SysML)
Technologies
MBSE tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo, MagicDraw, SysML)
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional hardware development teams from concept to production; Define system architectures and allocate functionality across mechanical, electrical, RF, software, and test subsystems; Lead system-level trade studies balancing performance, SWaP-C, manufacturability, reliability, schedule, and cost; Conduct technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR); Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to mature designs into production
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with team leadership
