Senior Systems Engineer - Integration
Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD
•$107,089 - $144,570•Onsite
About The Position
We're hiring a Level III Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of software, hardware, and network subsystems into complete radar systems. You'll take ownership of complex integration efforts — bringing together disparate components, resolving interface issues, and ensuring systems function seamlessly from the bench to the field.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in systems integration spanning software, hardware, and network domains
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot cross-disciplinary integration issues (software/hardware interfaces, network protocols, data links)
- Strong working knowledge of networked system architectures and communication protocols
- Proven ability to work independently on complex integration tasks and mentor junior engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with radar, RF, or defense systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the integration of software, hardware, and network components into functioning subsystems and full systems
- Define and execute integration plans, procedures, and test protocols to verify interface compatibility and system-level performance
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration defects across software, hardware, and network boundaries
- Configure and validate networked system architectures, including data interfaces, protocols, and communications links
- Debug integration issues spanning multiple disciplines, working closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams
- Drive integration activities to completion on time and within budget
- Analyze system and subsystem designs to identify integration risks early and recommend corrective action
- Document integration architecture, interface specifications, and test results
- Build and validate prototypes and test beds to retire integration risk ahead of full-system delivery
- Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for integration assignments
- Communicate clearly, in writing and verbally, with software, hardware, program management, and customer stakeholders
- Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers on integration methods and troubleshooting techniques
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop integration approaches that best support them, including cost as a design variable
- Participate in proposal preparation for integration-related scope
- Attend engineering, customer, and business meetings as required
- Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
