Senior Systems Engineer

Leidos • Egg Harbor Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer develops, authors, and validates hardware Technical Instructions (TIs) supporting the FAA’s En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system. The role translates complex hardware designs and rack layouts into clear, step-by-step work instructions for deployment and support technicians, connecting engineering designs to field installation through standardized, repeatable, and safety-compliant procedures.

The position combines hands-on hardware integration experience with disciplined documentation practices. It includes ownership of the instruction lifecycle, interpretation of hardware designs and interfaces, lab validation of procedures, process improvement, and technical knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive engineering experience.
• At least 3 years managing technical documentation schedules, knowledge management, or procedural integration for complex hardware or infrastructure systems.
• Proven hands-on experience with enterprise hardware architectures, rack integration, and structured cabling.
• Advanced proficiency with documentation and scheduling tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with Air Traffic Management (ATM) environments or civil/military airspace systems, including system replacement or modernization programs.
• Familiarity with safety-critical hardware compliance and change management practices, such as DO-254.
• Service management or project delivery certifications, such as ITIL v4 or PMP.

Responsibilities

• Plan, author, schedule, and maintain hardware installation guides, cable matrices, equipment configuration and setup procedures, and technician-facing work instructions.
• Interpret rack elevations, electrical interfaces, power distribution, and cable and connector maps to create clear, unambiguous procedures for field technicians.
• Execute and validate procedures in the lab, capture technician feedback, and incorporate corrections before release.
• Collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks in hardware staging, installation, and integration, and implement measurable improvements to repeatability and deployment efficiency.
• Lead training and knowledge-sharing sessions, manage documentation workflows, and contribute technical manual content for cross-functional engineering updates.

What This Job Offers

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