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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - Integration - **Company:** Leonardo DRS - **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,089.0 - $144,570.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Hardware Interface Design, Network Protocols, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Server Interface, Information Technology - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.leonardodrs.com/talentcommunity/apply/1425312200/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field * 5+ years of experience in systems integration spanning software, hardware, and network domains * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot cross-disciplinary integration issues (software/hardware interfaces, network protocols, data links) * Strong working knowledge of networked system architectures and communication protocols * Proven ability to work independently on complex integration tasks and mentor junior engineers * Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences * Experience with radar, RF, or defense systems is a plus U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. ## Description We're hiring a Level III Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of software, hardware, and network subsystems into complete radar systems. You'll take ownership of complex integration efforts - bringing together disparate components, resolving interface issues, and ensuring systems function seamlessly from the bench to the field., * Lead the integration of software, hardware, and network components into functioning subsystems and full systems * Define and execute integration plans, procedures, and test protocols to verify interface compatibility and system-level performance * Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration defects across software, hardware, and network boundaries * Configure and validate networked system architectures, including data interfaces, protocols, and communications links * Debug integration issues spanning multiple disciplines, working closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams Own Technical Delivery * Drive integration activities to completion on time and within budget * Analyze system and subsystem designs to identify integration risks early and recommend corrective action * Document integration architecture, interface specifications, and test results * Build and validate prototypes and test beds to retire integration risk ahead of full-system delivery * Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for integration assignments What You'll Do Collaborate & Mentor * Communicate clearly, in writing and verbally, with software, hardware, program management, and customer stakeholders * Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers on integration methods and troubleshooting techniques * Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop integration approaches that best support them, including cost as a design variable * Participate in proposal preparation for integration-related scope * Attend engineering, customer, and business meetings as required * Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [The Vonage Trivia Voyage: Quiz Your Way to the Top!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/761-the-vonage-trivia-voyage-quiz-your-way-to-the-top) - [Trends, Challenges and Best Practices for AI at the Edge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/630-trends-challenges-and-best-practices-for-ai-at-the-edge) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)