Systems Engineer

Persistent Systems•Fort Collins, CO

26d•$117,000 - $146,000

About The Position

We're seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our growing team. You will be a critical member of our Air Force Team based in Fort Collins, CO. You will support our Air Force tactical communications programs and provide technical support for existing programs involving Defense, Communications, Security Forces, Convoy Operations, and other dynamic efforts. You will also play a pivotal role in communicating technical challenges to our engineering department as you strive to solve problems. Additionally, you will be integral in supporting program development as you will have insight into customer challenges and program needs and will work closely across the entire Persistent Systems team, including Sales, Field Operations, Product Management, Engineering, and Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with preferred disciplines in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
5 or more years of experience with Defense, Communications, Intelligence, Special Operations communication systems
Understanding of technical concepts such as wireless, mobile IP, RF propagation with an understanding of hardware and software concepts
Understanding of networking concepts such as IP routing and switching and VPN architectures
Proficiency in software packages such as Visio, Microsoft Office, Wireshark
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal
Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance
Experience working directly with customers and end users

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience with wireless concepts such as MANET, Mesh, Ad-hoc, protocols and web architecture, with an understanding of hardware and software concepts
Experience working with customer organizations such as large sized Government entities
Experience working with mid-size or larger Commercial organizations
DoD Information Operations and Cyber Security experience
Proficiency in advanced technical software packages such as Solidworks, and MATLAB
Experience with ground vehicle platform programs from concept to delivery
Must possess an active Secret US Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the Sales, Engineering and Field Operations teams to resolve technical issues escalated from customer locations, including integration of Persistent’s products onto target platforms and architectures
Contributing to program effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term issues; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; and recommending options and courses of actions
Build customer relationships with program clients through managing and interpreting their requirements and conveying progress to Management team
Developing technical portions of responses to RFI / RFP and other similar customer requirements
Maintaining expert knowledge of Persistent Systems products to evaluate and maintain program objectives
Working closely with Engineering by providing feedback from information gathered during program activities
Communicating Persistent Systems' solutions to technical and non-technical clients and end-users
Working directly with Persistent’s delivered MANET equipment for use ranging from ground-based to airborne to subterranean, working with customers including Defense, Federal, other military / law enforcement, and commercial organizations