Senior Systems Engineer: Space & Defense Systems Lead

Intrepidus Talent Solutions, LLC

Littleton (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off and company holidays
Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading developer in advanced electronics is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide leadership across R&D and product development. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, 6+ years of relevant experience, and proven project leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of complex electronic systems, balancing technical performance with program costs. A comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 4+ years with a Master’s degree.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through the development of complex electronic systems.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status).

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in developing advanced systems.
  • Own the systems engineering process for assigned programs.
  • Serve as the primary technical representative for assigned programs.

Skills

Systems engineering methodologies
Project leadership
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Technical judgment
Problem solving
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Master’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

PSpice
LTspice
Altium
SOLIDWORKS
MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

A leading developer in advanced electronics is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide leadership across R&D and product development. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, 6+ years of relevant experience, and proven project leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of complex electronic systems, balancing technical performance with program costs. A comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment are offered.
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