Lead, Systems Engineer (RF Systems)
About The Position
The Lead, Systems Engineer (RF Systems) supports the development, integration, verification, and sustainment of complex communication systems and products across the program lifecycle. The role requires experience in RF systems, test strategy, and system verification, as well as a strong technical foundation, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work across disciplines to define requirements, manage interfaces, resolve technical issues, and support overall system performance. The position contributes to system architecture, requirements management, integration planning, verification activities, and technical problem solving. The successful candidate works independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, communicating clearly with technical and program stakeholders. The role is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in a 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or a related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
- Experience in RF systems, test strategy, and system verification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting complex communication system development in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Experience with requirements development, system integration, verification, and technical problem solving.
- Strong background in system integration, verification, and environmental or qualification testing.
- Experience with requirements management, modeling, or systems documentation tools.
- Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities with minimal oversight.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions and formal engineering reviews.
- Familiarity with configuration management, risk management, and program execution practices.
Responsibilities
- Support system design, development, integration, test, and verification activities across all phases of the program lifecycle.
- Develop, analyze, and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams.
- Support system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, and configuration management activities.
- Evaluate system performance against technical requirements and support verification planning and execution.
- Assist with development of test plans, procedures, reports, and other engineering artifacts.
- Track technical issues, action items, and program deliverables to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with internal teams, leadership, customers, and external partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
