Senior Systems Engineer
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $155,700 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Experience supporting technology programs for the government, including land, maritime, and air domain systems, with formal application of systems engineering life ‑ cycle processes
- Extensive hands ‑ on knowledge of detection and surveillance capabilities
- Subject matter expertise in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, to include small UAS operations
- Knowledge of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems capabilities and CONOPS
- Direct experience supporting operational units with requirements development, system evaluations, test and evaluation events, and operational assessments
- Proven ability to analyze threat vectors and terrain to recommend optimized sensor layouts
- Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to systems engineering artifacts
- Familiarity with acquisition and governance processes
- Experience integrating surveillance feeds into common operational pictures and command and control platforms
- Strong understanding of RF spectrum, line ‑ of ‑ sight, and environmental constraints affecting radar and UAS performance
- Demonstrated ability to translate operator needs into technical specifications
- Experience developing and delivering training, TTPs, and operator guides for operators on use, limitations, and maintenance considerations of deployed systems.
Requirements
- Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET U.S. Citizenship
- 15+ years' experience in engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in electronics, telecommunications, or a related field
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Supportive certifications a plus; experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., modeling)
- Experience with various border security technologies
- Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to deployment areas and techniques for adapting to these conditions
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols
- Willingness to travel
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringdetection capabilitiessurveillance capabilitiesUnmanned Aircraft SystemsCounter Unmanned Aircraft Systemsrequirements developmentsystem evaluationstest and evaluationsensor layoutstraining development
Soft Skills
communication skillsfacilitation skillspresentation skillsanalytical skillsleadership skills
Certifications
CBP BITOP SECRET clearance