Principal Systems Engineer - Woburn, MA

Davidson Technologies • Woburn, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Davidson is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Woburn, MA to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) department. The MDS department delivers cutting-edge expertise in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test, and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems. You will play a critical part in the enhancement and modernization of Ground-Based Radar (GBR) Systems. Your contributions will include developing and analyzing system requirements, designing system architectures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced radar solutions.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Engineering, Science, Math or related discipline
• 8+ years experience in an engineering role with system integration and/or test of complex, large scale DOD systems
• Advanced knowledge of job area/domain expertise (ie Radars/Sensors, Ship Systems, System Integration and Test)
• Significant experience with system integration and test process, tools and techniques
• Experience with Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
• Experience with MATLAB and DOORS
• Demonstrated Successful Leadership as a Complex System Integration and/or Complex System Test Lead
• Experience developing and presenting technical information/presentations to leaders or customers
• Has advanced specialty knowledge in Systems Engineering and Integration/Test of complex, large-scale systems; Provides guidance, coaching or training of others
• Currently hold active DoD Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with radar system concepts including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms, as well as their behaviors and performance.
• Proven experience in system-level requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and/or the design of system-level software architecture.
• Hands-on experience in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools to analyze radar requirements and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools to ensure engineering excellence.
• Track record of developing technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as python, C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS.
• Familiarity with the software development process using Agile methodologies and associated tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven history of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, including technical writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience interfacing with customers and leading the development of technical solutions for complex user requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a geographically distributed team environment.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectures and requirements to define, characterize, and document Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems.
• Contribute to architectural framework updates, system-of-system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
• Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance aligns with operational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineers to deliver innovative and high-performing radar solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal