Senior Systems Engineer

• Decompose the system architecture into consumable tasks for engineering teams.
• Manage and analyze Customer and derived requirements
• Work with embedded software, applications software, FPGA, and hardware teams daily to solve difficult engineering challenges.
• Lead a multi-functional agile-based development team.
• Bid estimates to include Cost and Schedule generation
• Interface with suppliers to provide best value technical solutions
• Write test plans/procedures
• Work with limited supervision
• Manage project deliverables meeting cost/schedule objectives

Do you have experience in VLAN?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, ** Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance., Are you a talented and enthusiastic Senior Systems Engineer with outstanding technical, organizational and communication skills? Our high-performance computing systems are used for a variety of applications such as networking, signals intelligence, secure/covert digital communications, threat detection, RF jammers, and radio direction finding. To build these systems, we utilize state of the art hardware components including the latest FPGAs, SoCs, GPUs, DSPs, and advanced software and firmware techniques that allow intuitive command and control of systems as well as data collection and processing on 3U OpenVPX CMOSS/SOSA aligned platforms., Waveform Knowledge:

• Familiarity with a range of tactical and military communication waveforms, including SINCAGRS, VULOS ATC, MUOS, SATURN, HAVEQUICK I/II, and LINK-16.
• Familiarity with advanced and proprietary waveforms such as BE-CDL, TSM, WREN-TSM, KATANA, WREN-NB, and public safety protocols like P25.

Experience:

• RF performance parameters (IP2/IP3, sensitivity / Noise Figure, Phase Noise, etc.) ,

• Dynamic range analysis (really EW and receiver design)

• Digital modulation formats

• Red/Black system architectures

• Experience with NSA certification/evaluation processes

Familiarity with NCDSMO certification process

• Waveform integration and test with Voice and Data
• Proficiency in programming and/or hardware description languages such as C, C++, Python, VHDL/Verilog
• Familiarity with embedded platforms including ARM and Xilinx MPSoC with embedded Linux
• Familiarity with IPMI Out of Band Management. BMC/Redfish familiarity is a plus.

Networking

• IP networking and VLANs
• SOSA MORA and Army VICTORY messaging
• Familiarity with STIG/SRGsFamiliarity with the RMF ATO process

System Integration

• Experience configuring and managing lab test systems
• Supervising Integration and Test teams
• Familiarity with RF measurements and radio configuration tools.Experience with DoD Type 1 evaluations / certifications a plus.
• Experience with Cameo/MagicDraw (or similar) Digital Modeling and simulation a plus, * Minimum requirement: BS in EE, CS, or relevant discipline
• MS in EE, CS, or a relevant discipline preferred.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage options for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.