Senior Systems Engineer — Prototyping & Integration

Jobtailor; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Lead Technical Systems Engineer to drive projects across IQT Engineering, managing scope, risk, and schedule. You will rapidly develop hardware and software proofs of concept and prototypes to inform technology decisions and demonstrate feasibility.

You will perform systems integration across hardware, software, and networks, design and execute integration and test activities, and communicate results to government customers and partners.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required for contractual reasons.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance (active clearance preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, hardware/software integration, or related technical roles
• Demonstrated expertise managing technical projects with limited oversight, including breaking down complex problems, managing schedules, and delivering results
• Hands-on experience with systems integration and testing, including debugging complex hardware/software systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple concurrent projects
• Fast learner who can quickly assess the merits of different technical approaches and adapt as necessary to achieve project goals
• Self-motivated contributor with a team-focused mentality and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical systems engineering on projects across IQT Engineering, managing project scope, technical risk, and schedule
• Rapidly develop hardware and software proofs of concept and prototypes to demonstrate feasibility and inform technology decisions
• Perform systems integration across hardware, software, and network domains, including single board computers, microcontrollers, and communication systems
• Design, execute, and analyze integration and test activities including bench testing, laboratory validation, and field evaluations
• Manage technical and schedule risk across projects, identifying mitigation strategies and working with colleagues to minimize overall program risk
• Develop technical documentation, test reports, and briefing materials for internal and customer audiences
• Present technical findings via customer briefings, blog posts, conference presentations, and publications, as appropriate
• Interface with government customers, technical partners, and portfolio companies to understand requirements and demonstrate capabilities
• Use generative AI tools to efficiently perform the above tasks

Skills

Technical Project Management

Systems Engineering

Hardware/Software Integration

Team Collaboration

Mentoring

Self-Motivation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related technical discipline

Tools

Generative AI Tools

Single Board Computers

Microcontrollers

Communication Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Lead Technical Systems Engineer to drive projects across IQT Engineering, managing scope, risk, and schedule. You will rapidly develop hardware and software proofs of concept and prototypes to inform technology decisions and demonstrate feasibility.

You will perform systems integration across hardware, software, and networks, design and execute integration and test activities, and communicate results to government customers and partners.