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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** ITI - **Location:** Winter Springs, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Linux System Administration, Remote Direct Memory Access, Signal Integrity, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Video Encoding, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Cisco Discovery Protocol, PIC Microcontroller, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing, DO-178B - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59325240-staff-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Demonstrated ability to architect complex electronic systems and remain technically involved through implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and verification. * Strong electrical engineering knowledge including PCB design principles, schematic interpretation/design, digital and analog interfaces, power, signal integrity fundamentals, and board-level troubleshooting. * Hands-on laboratory debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, JTAG/debug interfaces, and related instrumentation. * Strong embedded systems experience involving microcontrollers and/or FPGAs, firmware, board bring-up, and hardware/software interfaces. * Practical experience with computing platforms, Linux-based systems, networking, storage, system configuration, and hardware/software integration. * Strong understanding of systems engineering processes including requirements, architecture, interfaces, trade studies, verification, integration, qualification, and customer reviews. * Excellent technical writing, communication, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills. * Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous programs. * U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field. * 10+ years of hands-on engineering experience designing, integrating, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems., * Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, DO-254, or DO-178C. * Experience with airborne or SWAP-constrained military products. * Experience with ruggedized servers, embedded computing, high-speed data transfer/storage, or audio/video recording systems. * Experience with TCP/IP, MIL-STD-1553, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB, FTP, or RDMA. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. Hand dexterity and precision. This position is located at a facility that requires all selected candidates to be U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders). ITI Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts pre-employment background checks and E-Verify employment authorization verification as part of the hiring process. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and federal regulations, employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen, and employees will be subject to ongoing, unannounced random drug and alcohol testing. ## Description * Develop system concepts, architectures, requirements, trade studies, and technical solutions for complex electronic products. * Lead rapid technical exploration, IRAD, prototyping, breadboarding, proof-of-concept development, and feasibility assessments. * Provide hands-on engineering support including schematic review, board bring-up, electronics debugging, embedded firmware/software troubleshooting, and computing, networking, and operating-system diagnostics. * Define and resolve complex cross-functional integration issues across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical/thermal design, interfaces, EMC/EMI, and system architecture. * Lead technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other customer or internal reviews. * Define technical risks and drive resolution through analysis, testing, prototyping, and design iteration. * Develop technical proposals, CDRLs, and other engineering documentation and serve as a primary technical interface with customers and partners. * Provide technical mentorship and design review support to electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and qualification engineers. * Collaborate with Business Development and customers to identify product opportunities and develop technical roadmaps. * Support environmental and EMC/EMI qualification activities and travel up to 10%, including occasional international travel. ## Related Videos - [Debugging Humans: How MBTI Helps Engineering Teams Communicate Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100335-debugging-humans-how-mbti-helps-engineering-teams-communicate-better) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)