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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Systems Engineer/Architect - **Company:** ATSC, PLC - **Location:** Gilbert, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Databases, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Mesh Networking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, System-level Testing, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2fedaf34a1f11e4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in White papers?, This position requires strong independent problem-solving skills, team leadership, technical writing, and communication skills in support of an array of existing and future work for US Military and foreign defense customers. The candidate must have experience defining the system architecture, developing systems requirements, integrating sensors (EO/IR, Radar, LMR, MANET radio's, backhaul communication systems, Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), etc), integrating Command and Control software, defining products with control systems, and working Bid and Proposals., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent * Experience leading and defining Systems Level Architectures * Experience with RF systems (Land Mobile Radios, MANET radio's, Backhaul Point to Point, Encryptions, etc) * Knowledge performing RF Link Budget Analysis * Writing Systems Level Requirements, Systems Level Plans, and Analysis (System Plans, System Modeling, FMEA, Systems Safety, Requirements Traceability, etc) * Shown experience leading a multi-discipline team throughout the development life cycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI) into a factory * Experience managing suppliers and writing Statement of Work (SOWs) * Experience as a technical Focal into major OEM's and Military Customers * Write/lead trade studies, use cases, white papers, etc. * Experience with Pursuits, Bids, Proposals, etc * Experience with System Level Test and Troubleshooting (In-house and in Field) * Liaison with partners and subcontractors to verify specifications and interface requirements and to produce ICDs between multiple sub-systems. * Exposure to development of product roadmaps Desired Experience * 10+ years in Systems Level Architectures * 7+ years' experience in Mission/Tactical Radio Designs * 7+ years' experience in integrated sensor and surveillance technologies * Experience designing products with various levels of complexity (electrical, mechanical, power systems, RF, PCBA, control systems, air drop delivery systems, solar, etc ) * Familiarity with programming languages such as C++, Java, etc * Competent with large-scale, distributed, federated system architectures, database technologies, virtualization methodologies, wired/wireless data communications, fiber optics, network and cyber security. * Familiarity with engineering tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW. * Understanding of Model Based Systems Design * Knowledge of DOORs or similar requirements management tools. * Proficient with Microsoft Office based tools to include Visio. * Knowledge of networks and cyber security desired. * Ability to write and deploy system processes * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Cybersecurity for Software Defined Vehicles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/725-cybersecurity-for-software-defined-vehicles) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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