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# Systems Engineer, Computer Hardware

- **Company:** COLSA CORPORATION
- **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Equipment, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.silkroad.com/Colsa/Careers/Apply/MultiForm/9767

## About the Role

* Must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
 + MS/MA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 10 years of experience performing work related to computer hardware systems engineering, including at least 3 years within the past 5 years; OR
 + BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 14 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years of recent and relevant experience.
 * At least 3 years of experience directly related to airborne systems.
 * Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the applicable engineering discipline.
 * Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, coordinate team tasking, track project progress, and support project and resource planning.
 * Must possess a current Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other Navy aviation programs.
 * Experience with Navy airborne platforms and weapon systems.

## Description

COLSA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Computer Hardware to provide programmatic and technical leadership in the engineering development of modern complex systems supporting cyber warfare programs. This position will also serve as a functional team lead, providing technical leadership and coordinating the work of team members. This position is located on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

This position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate will be proposed as Key Personnel in accordance with proposal requirements., * Provide programmatic and technical leadership in identifying, formulating, designing, and testing practical solutions to engineering problems.

 * Guide the engineering development of modern complex systems using systems engineering methods and tools.
 * Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for military applications, including airborne platforms.
 * Conduct research in applied systems engineering to advance the field, as appropriate.
 * May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
 * Coordinate and oversee the tasking of team members performing systems engineering functions.
 * Track project progress and participate in the planning of projects, resourcing, and events.
 * Integrate systems engineering outputs with cyber defense, vulnerability research, and authorization workflows.


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