Sr Systems Integration Engineer

Do you pride yourself in being a creative, integrative engineer with a passion for developing revolutionary technical systems in a collaborative and customer-centric environment? Come join our team! As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, you'll be able to oversee and lead complex systems integration tasks, exhibiting expert-level skills in requirements analysis and management. You'll manage and mentor teams in verification and validation (V&V) activities, drive software and hardware integration initiatives, and ensure effective configuration management. You'll develop and execute strategic test plans, solve and troubleshoot technical problems at an advanced level, and apply critical reasoning to solve complex issues. Strong technical writing and documentation skills will be vital, along with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace and defense standards.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead complex systems integration tasks and projects.
• Manage requirements analysis and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Drive and mentor teams in verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Lead strategic software and hardware integration initiatives.
• Ensure robust configuration management practices and high-quality documentation.
• Develop and execute strategic test plans, and solve advanced technical problems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems integration or related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency with integration tools and methodologies.
• Proven leadership experience in systems integration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Progressive experience working in multidisciplinary design & development teams.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with the practical application of requirements development and management, system design, systems integration, technical risk identification, management strategies, and V&V principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain United States secret security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.
• Experience with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)].
• Extensive background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Technical problem solving skills and ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Ability to guide technical designs through development into a final deliverable product.
• Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision.
• Proven successful experience in project definition, simulation, implementation, lab integration and test.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, Government, or US Military.
• Missile Integration and Test experience
• Hardware environmental test planning and execution
• Experience with one or more of the following domains: RF sensor design and test, IR sensor design and test, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Embedded system integration and test
• Experience with range safety/FTS concepts
• Experience with missile command and launch interfaces and systems. i.e. MIL-STD-1553/1760/UAI/CFWICD
• Experience leading high profile test events
• Demonstrated experience leading subcontract/supplier efforts as the technical point of contact

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for integration tasks.
• 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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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.