Advanced System Engineer

• Lead requirements development, analysis, and allocation for signal processing and geolocation systems
• Drive system architecture and design, including risk identification and mitigation
• Build and maintain a Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) in partnership with engineers and the customer
• Write test plans, test procedures, and training material
• Analyze systems to identify software, hardware, and interface issues, and drive resolution
• Document discrepancy reports with clear mitigation plans and deadlines
• Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with customer-centric input
• Support integration, test, transition to operations, and sustainment

This is a senior, hands-on systems engineering role for someone who can lead requirements, architecture, and test across the full lifecycle, and who is comfortable working independently with minimal direction., * U.S. citizenship

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Expert systems engineering knowledge across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture and design, integration, test, transition, and sustainment
• Ability to develop and interpret complex technical requirements and tie them to systems engineering milestones
• Experience writing test plans, test procedures, and training material
• Comfort with agile development in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, traceable technical documentation
• Proficiency with modern engineering tools, test environments, and secure computing systems
• Prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a research and development program with or for a large defense contractor is desired, * Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience developing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP)
• Experience producing formal technical review artifacts for SRR, PDR, and CDR/CDRR
• Experience with formal and informal test processes
• Experience writing CONOP documents
• Experience leading design reviews directly with the customer
• Background in signal processing, geolocation, or SIGINT systems

• Base salary range: $175,000 to $205,000, based on education, experience, and expertise
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums for your entire family
• Employer HSA contribution with the HDHP plan
• 4% 401(k) match plus an additional 5% discretionary 401(k) contribution, 100% vested immediately
• 9% monthly ESOP contribution (employee-owned company), 100% vested immediately
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 16 days of PTO plus 10 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• 9/80 style schedule with every other Friday off
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Educational reimbursement

Leonard Workforce Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of an employee-owned engineering firm that supports U.S. national security and intelligence programs. Our client is seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary R&D team of electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts building custom digital signal processing and geolocation systems with real operational mission impact.