Sr Systems Engineer

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:

•  Lead advanced systems engineering activities including requirements development, traceability, allocation, and validation for complex, multi‑domain ISR architectures.

•  Drive systems integration across sensors, mission systems, platforms, and networks, ensuring seamless interoperability and mission performance.

• Lead Verification & Validation (V&V) strategy and execution, including test planning, requirements verification, system‑level validation, and acceptance criteria development.

•  Apply and champion MBSE methodologies to develop digital system architectures, model behaviors, reduce integration timelines, and support rapid reconfiguration for evolving ISR missions.

• Conduct and oversee complex system analyses, including trade studies, CONOPS refinement, performance modeling, and decision analysis that influence engineering direction and customer outcomes.

• Manage technical planning, baseline control, and risk management, ensuring engineering decisions align with program cost, schedule, and performance goals.

• Own major engineering deliverables across the program lifecycle, ensuring technical integrity, quality, and alignment to organizational and customer mission needs.

• Provide deep expertise in architecture and design development, including interface definition, system decomposition, integration planning, and technical monitoring of subsystem performance. Serve as a technical leader and integrator, collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams, suppliers, and program leadership to maintain system cohesion and mission readiness.

• Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering technical growth, strong engineering discipline, and a high‑performance team environment.

• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to leadership, customers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Champion continuous improvement and innovation, identifying opportunities to enhance system performance, reduce integration cost/schedule, and advance the next generation of SNC ISR capabilities.

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.

• Extensive technical leadership experience in systems engineering.

• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple Engineering principles and practices.

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.

• Ability to obtain and maintain United States Top Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.

• Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as, 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.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

• Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.

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: $130,442.85 - $179,358.93. 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 Top 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.