Systems Engineer

MarineTraffic

Fredericksburg, VA, United States

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Starter

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

marinetraffic.com

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Network Interface Controllers Hardware Design Satcom Requirements Traceability Systems Integration Test Execution Engine

Job description

Systems Engineering & Integration * Break down government requirements into hardware, software, and antenna subsystem requirements * Ensure requirements traceability from specs through design, test, and delivery * Ensure subsystems integrate into a fully functioning terminal system
Technical Leadership & Coordination * Coordinate work across RF, digital, mechanical, and software teams * Act as a technical point of contact with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams * Represent engineering positions in formal reviews and field activities
Design Reviews & Documentation * Support and participate in PDR, CDR, TRR, SVR * Develop and review: Requirements documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Compliance matrices, Test procedures and reports
Satellite Communications & Security * Support analysis of EHF waveform performance (Link margins, Access parameters, AEHF scheduling interfaces * Assist with TRANSEC / cryptographic integration o Coordinate with crypto engineers o Ensure protected communications compliance
Platform & Hardware Integration * Address integration constraints (e.g., antenna placement and articulation, RF cable routing, Ground clearance and load paths, EMI/EMC compatibility)
Integration, Test & Qualification * Support system-level integration and test * Investigate anomalies and track corrective actions
Program Support & Risk Management * Evaluate subcontractor deliverables for gaps or risks * Track technical risks, issues and action items, IMS inputs * Prepare status reports and government briefings

Requirements

Required knowledge and years of experience Must have at least five (5) to seven (7) years of systems engineering experience on defense or SATCOM programs. Must have knowledge in EHF/SHF SATCOM fundamentals; requirements analysis; formal design reviews; mobile military platform integration; interface definition; system integration; test execution; DoD SE framework and tools.

Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (EE, Systems, Computer, or Similar)