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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer III to lead test and evaluation and systems-engineering activities supporting Department of Homeland Security and other national security missions. The role provides technical leadership for planning, coordinating, executing, and assessing complex technology demonstrations, test events, and system-integration activities for homeland security applications. Projects may address border security, critical infrastructure protection, detection and screening technologies, situational awareness, emergency response, and related missions. Working within multidisciplinary teams, the engineer ensures rigorous technology evaluation, traceable requirements, managed risks, and effective documentation and communication of technical decisions. The position also improves engineering processes, advises project leadership, coordinates technical resources, and supports the transition of technologies from development into operational environments. The engineer applies systems engineering across the project lifecycle and across technology maturity levels, tailoring methods to project objectives and constraints. The role includes applying emerging AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve engineering workflows, technical analyses, test activities, and mission outcomes in accordance with organizational policies and responsible-use practices. The position requires high standards for quality, safety, security, conduct of research, and protection of sensitive information. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance and meet associated citizenship, background-investigation, and drug-testing requirements. The position is a Testing Designated Position, subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. PNNL offers flexible work schedules and a broad benefits package. The listed salary range is USD $112,500 to $168,600 per year.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior

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