Systems Engineer (Senior, Lead, Principal)
Core
Lead systems engineering for the PAC-3 Seeker Integrated Product Team, ensuring technical excellence, integration, and lifecycle management for an air-defense missile system.
Role type
Senior/Lead/Principal Systems Engineer (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
Active RF seeker systems for PAC-3 missiles
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Missile Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering principles, Model-Based Systems Engineering, trade studies, risk assessment, interface control documents, verification and validation plans, hardware/software integration, production capacity expansion, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
RF seeker systems experience, Radar coursework, formal test equipment development, program milestone gating processes
Technologies
Model-Based Systems Engineering tools, RF seeker technologies
Responsibilities
Lead multi-functional engineering efforts for the Seeker IPT, define and implement systems engineering processes, conduct trade studies and risk assessments, develop system requirements and verification plans, oversee hardware/software integration, support production and capacity expansion, mentor junior engineers, prepare technical documentation for stakeholders
Seniority
Senior/Lead/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight