Sr. Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Location: Carlsbad, CA (On-site) / Tempe, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Compensation: $100-$120/hr. W2 Job ID: JN-112026-109296 Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering and development program. This role will provide system-level technical leadership and coordination across hardware, software, firmware, mechanical engineering, integration, and test teams. The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering fundamentals, experience leading complex technical initiatives, and the ability to drive engineering execution from concept through delivery. The individual will initially focus on broad system-level engineering responsibilities, with the opportunity to grow into ownership of sensing-related architectures, interfaces, and performance. Key Responsibilities - Lead system-level technical coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Define and maintain system architectures, interfaces, and technical requirements.
• Drive engineering trade studies and technical decisions involving performance, risk, schedule, and cost.
• Coordinate hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and test engineering teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues across system integration and interface boundaries.
• Support sensing architecture development, sensor integration, and system performance.
• Translate technical requirements into integration and validation strategies.
• Support technical planning, milestone development, and risk management.
• Monitor technical readiness and integration maturity throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a point of contact for engineering leadership and customers.
• Support system-level testing, validation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Mentor engineers and promote strong systems engineering practices. Required Qualifications - 8-12+ years of experience in complex system or product development.

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, requirements management, interfaces, and integration.
• Experience operating in complex or ambiguous technical environments.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, or related field).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with sensor-enabled or data-driven systems.
• Background in embedded systems, controls, data processing, or system integration.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead.
• Experience delivering products through the full development lifecycle.

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline. Compensation & Benefits Pay Rate: $100-$120 per hour (W2) For W2 consultants, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life Insurance Important Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active Secret Clearance and must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity.