Senior Systems Engineer

HRL Laboratories•Camarillo, CA

25d•$154,500 - $197,900

About The Position

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science, delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace, and defense. HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art. HRL Laboratories pioneers world-class infrared sensor systems for aerospace and defense, enhancing national capabilities through innovative solutions. We collaborate closely with our customers to transform emerging needs into high-performance outcomes. Our business model leverages our focus on advanced research and product delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and mission success. This candidate will serve as a systems level technical leader and the primary customer technical point of contact. They will drive architecture decisions, guide cross disciplinary engineering teams, and ensure alignment from concept through delivery while maintaining strong, proactive customer communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering plus 6+ years in R&D for components, devices, or microsystems
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage customers, leaders, and teams
Proven track record moving technology from research to prototypes or low-volume production
Experience delivering systems to DoD, NASA, or aerospace standards with leadership in engineering
Skilled in data and statistical analysis for performance, verification, and sensor assessment
In-depth knowledge of IR camera systems, including architecture, applications, and testing methods
Familiar with wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, microelectronics design, and system integration
US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance

Responsibilities

Act as the main technical point of contact, delivering clear updates on requirements, status, risks, and decisions
Convert customer needs into system requirements with traceability and alignment through proactive communication
Develop system architectures for complex IR sensor products to support roadmaps and mission goals
Lead cross-functional teams in requirements definition, allocation, flow-down, and verification planning, promoting effective communication
Conduct technical trade studies, reviews, and make major engineering decisions, including system optimization and resolving critical issues
Oversee system-level risk management, including identification, assessment, tracking, mitigation, and stakeholder communication
Plan and execute verification and validation programs, tailoring methodologies for new technologies and government qualification
Manage configuration control, support change management, and facilitate technology transition from prototypes to production