Senior Systems Engineer

Wgs Systems•Frederick, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

WGS Systems is seeking an experienced systems engineer to support product development across electronics design, hardware integration, and software development. The role involves work across hardware and software disciplines, including design, integration, and testing, in domains such as RF engineering, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, communications, and mission control applications. Some flight testing may be involved. This is an on-site position, with flexible options available occasionally and only as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
8+ years of professional experience as a systems engineer in the defense, aerospace, or intelligence communities.
U.S. citizenship is required for contract work; ability to obtain a USG Security Clearance.
Ability to do occasional flight testing or field engineering work.
System integration experience.
Ability to travel and work in field conditions for less than 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or higher clearance.
Experience with RF systems, software-defined radios (SDRs), radar, electronic warfare, UAS, and/or ISR sensor integration.
INCOSE certification.
Programming experience with Python, C/C++, or C#.
Past experience as a lead or product engineer.
Experience in RF engineering, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, communications, and mission control domains.
Airborne system integration experience.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and/or anti-tamper principles for embedded systems and secure boot implementations.
Military experience in intelligence, communications, special operations, aviation, or combat arms branches.
Prior work in small team environments where you wore multiple hats.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and trade studies to help develop architectures that meet customer needs.
Manage program configuration and requirements across the entire cycle.
Function as program engineer for select programs.
Develop test plans and procedures.
Design product and test configuration items.
Coordinate product qualification testing.
Conduct product integration, testing, and demonstration activities.
Conduct root cause analysis and assist with program technical risk management.
Develop and present milestone and other high-level products to customers.