Senior Systems Engineer

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingCompetitive salaryHealth insurancePaid time offSenior Systems EngineerWGS Systems, a leading innovator in communications and defense industries, is looking to expand our technical team. We are seeking an experienced systems engineer to support product development across electronics design, hardware integration, and software development. This role offers unique exposure to both hardware and software disciplines, including design, integration and test activities. Domains relevant to this job include RF engineering, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, communications and mission control applications. Some flight testing may be involved. This is an on-site position, with a company that has flexible options on an occasional and only as needed basis.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research and trade studies to help develop architectures to meet customer needsManage program configuration and requirements across the entire cycleFunction as program engineer for select programsDevelop test plans and proceduresDesign product and test configuration itemsCoordinate product qualification testingConduct product integration, test and demonstration activitiesConduct root cause analysis and assist with program technical risk managementDevelop and present milestone and other high level products to customersRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics or related field 8+ years of professional experience as a systems engineer in the defense, aerospace of intelligence communities U.S. Citizen (required for contract work; ability to obtain USG Security Clearance Ability to do occasional flight testing or field engineering workSystem integration experience Ability to travel and work in field conditions (Preferred SkillsActive Secret or higher clearance Experience with RF systems, SDRs (software-defined radios), radar, electronic warfare, UAS and/or ISR sensor integration INCOSE CertificationProgramming with Python, C/C++/C#Past experience as a lead or product engineerExperience in the RF engineering, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, communications and mission control domainsAirborne system integration experience Knowledge of cybersecurity and/or anti-tamper principles for embedded systems and secure boot implementations Military experience in intelligence, communications, special operations, aviation, or combat arms branchesPrior work in small team environments where you wore multiple hats