Lead Systems Engineer - NAVWAR

Safran•City of Rochester, NY

11d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Lead Systems Engineer will develop a product line from the ground up, rapidly iterating and testing design candidates before hardening the most successful prototype into a foundation for multiple products. The role owns technical solutions for NAVWAR, electronic warfare (EW), PNT/GNSS threat simulation, and related technologies. It leads research and development, feature and product design, system requirements management, and verification and validation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust systems. The position is based in the Rochester, NY office and reports to the Engineering Director. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Safran Federal Systems develops resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services for U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations, and contractors. The company is authorized to work on classified and unclassified U.S. Government projects.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in a related role.
Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field.
Technical writing experience, including academic theses, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, or project reports, and the ability to create high-quality graphics, charts, and schematics.
Proficiency in technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and user manuals.
Strong speaking, presentation, and dialogue skills, including whiteboard and small- and large-group presentations; comfort speaking with senior military and staff personnel; and the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated customer focus, ownership, urgency, drive, and ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
Active security clearance is strongly preferred; ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance upon hire is required.
Self-motivation, effective self-prioritization, ability to achieve goals, and comfort with ambiguity.
Strong verbal and written communication across internal and external organizations.
Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB, and familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
Skills with requirements management tools such as Jira, Spiraplan, or DOORS.
Technical knowledge of GNSS receivers such as u-blox, GNSS simulators such as BroadSim or GSS9000, and/or CRPAs.
Experience in performance and vulnerability testing of PNT systems and ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Experience designing to strict security requirements, particularly DoD requirements for handling classified data; experience with FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 is relevant.
Experience designing for Tempest.
Experience designing anti-tamper systems.
Experience with cybersecurity systems.
Experience with RF systems, including EW and NAVWAR.
Experience with Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing Systems (APNT).
Experience designing for harsh environmental conditions, including shock, vibration, and high-g systems.
Experience using AI tools to increase productivity.

Nice To Haves

An active security clearance.
Experience with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3.

Responsibilities

Define and manage system requirements and specifications throughout the system lifecycle.
Use technical expertise to interact with customer systems engineers, hardware, electrical, and software engineers, and other technical staff.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements and align them with business goals and regulatory standards.
Lead system design reviews, technical assessments, and risk analysis activities.
Create and maintain documentation for system design, verification, and validation.
Provide technical guidance and support to project teams during development and deployment.
Analyze data to verify system requirements and validate system performance.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Provide on-site technical expertise as needed.
Perform hands-on, data-driven troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Work with Applications Engineers to deliver product and technical presentations to customers and partners and train customers on delivered solutions.
Create reusable technical documentation for customized solutions, such as manuals and interconnect drawings.
Generate cost baselines and work breakdown structures for internal cost and price reviews.
Assist with developing Government and DoD business, directly with the Government and through large system integrators, by understanding factors critical to customer mission success.
Participate in industry working groups related to inertial and GNSS navigation and simulation.
Collaborate on proposals, RFI responses, and whitepapers.
Present technical material at professional conferences.