Lead Systems Engineering I Systems Integration Test

Veracity Ventures Inc.•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$140,000 - $178,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Systems Engineering – Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) professional will join the engineering team in Rochester, New York. The position focuses on developing, integrating, verifying, and testing advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems for airborne and ground-based surveillance applications. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, operations, and program management teams to design, develop, integrate, and deliver high-performance systems. The role requires systems engineering expertise, hands-on integration and testing experience, technical risk assessment capabilities, and experience developing specialized hardware and software test equipment. The position follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 80 hours over two weeks across 9 of every 14 days, with every other Friday off. The position is onsite in Rochester, New York, and is full-time and permanent. The candidate must be eligible and able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; an active clearance is not required at application, according to the supplied description.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and at least 9 years of relevant professional experience; or a graduate degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and at least 7 years of relevant professional experience; or at least 13 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Systems engineering experience.
Systems integration and test engineering experience.
Experience with system and subsystem integration.
Experience with verification and validation.
Experience with technical risk assessment and planning.
Experience developing and executing test plans.
Experience designing and developing hardware and software test equipment.
Experience supporting production test equipment.
Experience planning and executing qualification programs.
Must be eligible and able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
Familiarity with systems architecture modeling and technical requirements management.
Experience with IBM DOORS, Jama, or Cameo Systems Modeler.
Experience developing test applications or automated test solutions using C, C++, Python, or LabVIEW.
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink, including system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
Knowledge of video transport and encoding technologies, including H.264, MISB standards, and SMPTE standards.
Understanding of defense products and their operational environments.
Familiarity with airborne and ground-based surveillance platforms.
Experience supporting complex aerospace or defense engineering programs.
Ability to plan and organize technical projects effectively.
Strong priority management and multitasking capabilities, including resolving conflicting priorities.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Background in aerospace, defense electronics, EO/IR systems, airborne or ground surveillance, test equipment engineering, or automated test systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, verify, and test advanced EO/IR systems for airborne and ground-based surveillance applications.
Work with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and program management teams to design, develop, integrate, and deliver systems.
Perform system and subsystem integration.
Conduct verification and validation.
Assess and plan for technical risks.
Develop and execute test plans.
Design and develop hardware and software test equipment.
Support production test equipment.
Plan and execute qualification programs.
Lead technical integration activities and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Develop hardware and software test solutions and manage complex engineering priorities.