Senior System Engineer

Synergy Business Consulting, Inc.; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Mentorship program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Synergy Business Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design of high‑reliability rotary motion assemblies for space and defense. The onsite role in Christiansburg, VA reports to Engineering Director and guides an integrated product team on challenging electromechanical hardware.

Required are a Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical engineering degree and 5–7 years of experience, with UG NX CAD/CAE proficiency and motion control knowledge. Security clearance is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of engineering experience focused on precision electromechanical hardware.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design and packaging, plus electrical analytics.
• Hands-on CAD/CAE modeling with UG NX preferred.
• Knowledge of motion control techniques and motion simulations.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system design for complex rotary servo motion assemblies for aerospace/military use.
• Convert requirements into SOWs and product specifications.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal and dynamics disciplines for robust solutions.
• Model, predict and evaluate system performance to select best designs.
• Mentor the integrated product development team to meet milestones.
• Act as principal technical liaison to management, customers and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical engineering

Motion control

CAD/CAE (UG NX)

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

UG NX

Job description

Location: Christiansburg, VA (Onsite)Seniority Level: Mid-Senior (5–7 years)Travel: Occasional

Position Overview

We are actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join a specialized Space & Defense division. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, this onsite role in Christiansburg, VA, is critical to the development and delivery of advanced electromechanical systems. You will serve as the technical lead for an integrated product team, driving the design of high-reliability rotary motion assemblies used in harsh military and aerospace environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Spearhead the end-to-end system design for complex rotary servo motion assemblies tailored for aerospace and military applications.
• Translate customer requirements and specifications into actionable engineering concepts, drafting comprehensive statements of work (SOW) and product specs.
• Integrate multiple engineering disciplines—including structural dynamics, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and rotary motion to develop robust electromechanical solutions.
• Utilize fundamental engineering principles to model, predict, and evaluate system-level performance, ultimately selecting the most effective design approaches.
• Direct and mentor an integrated product development team to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Act as the principal technical liaison for both internal senior management and external customers/suppliers, providing regular progress reports and technical updates.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of engineering experience, with a strong focus on the design and analysis of precision electromechanical hardware.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in mechanical design and packaging, complemented by strong electrical engineering and analytical capabilities.
• Software: Hands-on experience with CAD/CAE modeling tools (UG NX is highly preferred).
• Specialization: Knowledge of motion control techniques and experience executing motion simulations.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Security Clearance: None required.

Total Rewards & Culture

• Compensation & Wealth: Highly competitive base salary, performance bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus FSA/HSA options and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, flexible Friday afternoons, and relocation assistance if needed.
• Growth: Continuous professional development through tuition assistance, leadership training, and formal mentorship.
• Environment: A welcoming, core-value-driven workplace culture featuring multiple employee-led resource groups.