Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineering)

Ardent Principles, Inc.

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Systems Engineer with an Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) and 7 to 20 years of experience who's as comfortable troubleshooting a system failure as you are presenting at a milestone review. You will drive complex technical developments from first requirement through final deployment — across both hardware and software — with the engineering rigor to get it right and the technical range to make it work. Ardent Principles offers advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. The company is committed to excellence, integrity, and mission-focused impact, acting as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring job and well-being are top priorities.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Full-time, onsite in McLean, VA
Subject Matter Expert level
Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) with 7 to 20 years of experience
Expertise in systems engineering supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical developments involving hardware and software
Comfortable troubleshooting a system failure
Comfortable presenting at a milestone review
Engineering or technical background with strong ability to apply technical domains of RF systems network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing
Willingness to travel both domestically and overseas to support development and deployment of technical systems (travel up to 10%)

Nice To Haves

Working with satellite communications/systems
Computer networking
Using Customer technical tools

Responsibilities

Drive complex technical developments from first requirement through final deployment — across both hardware and software.
Drafting requirements, engaging 3rd party vendors, managing formal program reviews, generating test plans and guiding troubleshooting.
Identifying and championing new technical solutions.
Technical development on both very short and intermediate timelines.
Supporting the customers' contracting processes.
Customer formal documentation systems and strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences.
Hands-on-technical validation and testing of technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation.
Support technical staff to broaden technical capabilities through 3rd party contracts and internal partnerships.
Draft documentation and support the contracting process through SSJ, SOW, requirements, etc. products.
Foster communication between partners to ensure high-quality products are delivered on-time and on-budget.
Develop expertise in special areas and serve as a technical SME on designated topics.
Secure approvals and conduct field tests of systems under development.
Contribute to the approval process for the deployment of technical systems as technical SME.
Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions.
Lead technical efforts that support the O&M of deployed systems.