CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Virginia-Sterling OfficeFull-time$109k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Architect and integrate counter-UAS (drone threat) systems from concept through production, serving government and defense customers.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware/Defense)

Builds

Fixed-site, portable, and mobile counter-UAS hardware systems

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Hardware Systems Engineering

Required skills

System architecture, cross-discipline tradeoffs, requirements management, V&V planning, hardware development, lab testing, regulatory certification, CAD/PLM tools

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

CAD, PLM, requirements management systems

Responsibilities

Architect fixed-site, portable, and mobile counter-UAS systems; Own power, thermal, and weight budgets; Lead concept generation and trade studies; Translate mission needs into testable system requirements; Own requirements, interfaces, and verification criteria; Lead SRR, PDR, and CDR; Drive system V&V and qualification testing; Support regulatory certification (FCC, CE/RED, NRTL/UL, EMC)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC