Senior Systems Engineer, Military Hardware & Airborne Systems

Colsa-5; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer, Computer Hardware to provide programmatic and technical leadership in developing modern complex systems for cyber warfare programs. The role is on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, and will lead a functional team, coordinating work and ensuring progress.

Requirements include a current Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI, a strong background in airborne hardware systems, and a track record of engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have one of: a MS/MA with 10+ years in computer hardware systems engineering and at least 3 of the past 5 years; OR a BS/BA with 14+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years recent.

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 planning of projects, resourcing, and events.
• Integrate systems engineering outputs with cyber defense, vulnerability research, and authorization workflows.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Airborne systems

Team coordination

Education

MS/MA in Engineering/Math/Physics

BS/BA in Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

COLSA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer, Computer Hardware to provide programmatic and technical leadership in developing modern complex systems for cyber warfare programs. The role is on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, and will lead a functional team, coordinating work and ensuring progress.

Requirements include a current Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI, a strong background in airborne hardware systems, and a track record of engineering leadership.