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# Staff Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Aversan
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $115,000 - $160,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Beamforming, Imaging Technology, Radio-Frequency Identification, Systems Development Life Cycle, Signal Processing, SONAR (Symantec), Systems Architecture, Data Processing
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-systems-engineer-richmond-va--9c36e201-5965-428d-a0c2-f5401481e598

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Leadership, Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Cross-Functional, Electronics Manufacturing Services, Electronic Engineering, Technical Leadership, System Architecture, * Bachelors or Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.

 * Strong experience in signal processing, algorithm development, and/or systems development.
 * Solid foundation in Electrical Engineering, Physics, RF systems, antennas, wave propagation, or related sensing technologies.
 * Experience designing, developing, or optimizing complex sensing, imaging, or data-processing systems.
 * Demonstrated systems-thinking ability and experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Experience in One or More of the Following Domains: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR); Radar Systems; Sonar / Acoustic Sensing Systems; Medical Imaging; Advanced Imaging or Remote Sensing Technologies.
 * Experience with image formation, image reconstruction, beamforming, detection, tracking, or related algorithms would be an asset.
 * Experience with satellite, aerospace, space, defense, or other mission-critical systems would be an asset.

## Description

* Lead the development and evolution of advanced sensing and imaging systems, providing technical leadership from concept definition through deployment and operations.
 * Translate customer, mission, and operational requirements into system architectures, technical specifications, and engineering solutions.
 * Drive system-level design decisions and trade studies across sensors, RF systems, signal processing, algorithms, software, and end-user applications.
 * Lead the development of innovative signal processing and imaging approaches to enhance system performance and capability.
 * Guide multidisciplinary teams through integration, verification, validation, and performance assessment activities.
 * Identify technical risks, evaluate mitigation strategies, and support critical engineering decisions throughout the program lifecycle.
 * Support commissioning, calibration, and operational readiness activities to ensure system performance meets design objectives.
 * Serve as a technical authority, providing guidance to engineering teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
 * Contribute to technology roadmaps and future capability development through innovation, research, and strategic technical planning.
 * Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical excellence and supporting the growth of team capabilities.