Senior Systems Engineer, Computer Hardware

COLSA Corporation; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation in Patuxent River, Maryland is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Computer Hardware to provide programmatic and technical leadership in the development of modern hardware systems for cyber warfare programs. This on-site role will also lead a functional team and coordinate work across engineers and technicians.

Required: advanced degree with years of experience in hardware systems engineering, including airborne platforms, and a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have a technical leadership track record across complex hardware systems.
• Experience coordinating team tasking and tracking project progress.
• Strong ability to plan resources and support project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical leadership for engineering problems.
• Guide development of modern complex systems using systems engineering methods.
• Research, design, develop, and test computer hardware for military applications.
• Supervise manufacturing and installation of computer equipment as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee team tasking and track project progress.
• Integrate SE outputs with cyber defense and authorization workflows.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team coordination

Project tracking

Resource planning

Education

MS/MA in Engineering/Math/Physics

BS/BA in Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

COLSA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Computer Hardware to provide programmatic and technical leadership in the engineering development of modern complex systems supporting cyber warfare programs. This position will also serve as a functional team lead, providing technical leadership and coordinating the work of team members. This position is located on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical leadership in identifying, formulating, designing, and testing practical solutions to engineering problems.
• Guide the engineering development of modern complex systems using systems engineering methods and tools.
• Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for military applications, including airborne platforms.
• Conduct research in applied systems engineering to advance the field, as appropriate.
• May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
• Coordinate and oversee the tasking of team members performing systems engineering functions.
• Track project progress and participate in the planning of projects, resourcing, and events.
• Integrate systems engineering outputs with cyber defense, vulnerability research, and authorization workflows.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

++Required Qualifications:++

• Must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• MS/MA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 10 years of experience performing work related to computer hardware systems engineering, including at least 3 years within the past 5 years; OR

• BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 14 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years of recent and relevant experience.

• At least 3 years of experience directly related to airborne systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the applicable engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, coordinate team tasking, track project progress, and support project and resource planning.
• Must possess a current Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.

++Preferred Qualifications:++

• Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other Navy aviation programs.
• Experience with Navy airborne platforms and weapon systems.

Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Minimum Salary

$150,000.00