Senior Systems Integration Engineer

FedWriters, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support a Department of Defense customer.

You will lead end-to-end integration of autonomy engines, sensor payloads, and communications systems on aircraft and in the lab, ensuring stability and readiness for formal testing. Role requires extensive DoD/SOF experience, hands-on integration of hardware, software, and networks, and the ability to troubleshoot complex system-of-systems challenges.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Minimum 10 years of systems integration experience on DoD/SOF programs.
• Expertise integrating hardware, software, and network systems on airborne or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical and logical integration of hardware and software on aircraft, lab benches, and ground systems.
• Develop and manage system interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Troubleshoot cross-domain issues across software, hardware, and network domains.
• Ensure complete systems meet entry criteria for formal test events.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, wiring diagrams, and configuration guides.
• Collaborate with software, network, and test engineers to mitigate integration risks.

Skills

DoD Top Secret clearance

Systems integration

Airborne platforms

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Senior Systems Integration Engineer and support a Department of Defense customer by integrating emerging hardware, software, and network technologies for special operations aviation. You will lead end-to-end integration of autonomy engines, sensor payloads, and communication systems on aircraft and in the lab, ensure every system is stable and test-ready.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, standard business hours at MacDill AFB and nearby Tampa, FL offices. Travel to field and flight test events as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical and logical integration of hardware and software on aircraft, lab benches, and ground systems.
• Develop and manage system interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Act as primary troubleshooter for issues that cross software, hardware, and network domains.
• Configure complete systems so they meet entry criteria for formal test events.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, wiring diagrams, and configuration guides.
• Partner with software, network, and test engineers to identify and mitigate integration risks.
• Document integration work and contribute technical input to final test reports.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Minimum 10 years of systems integration experience on DoD/SOF programs
• Demonstrated expertise integrating complex hardware, software, and network systems on airborne or equivalent platforms
• Hands-on experience with military electronics, sensor payloads, and computer systems
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-of-systems challenges
• Experience reading and creating technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and system architecture documentation

Desired:

• Hardware/software integration on special operations fixed-wing and unmanned aircraft
• Strong understanding of SOF tactical communications and network infrastructure
• Experience with government rapid-innovation cells, SOF common mission architectures, and government autonomy suites

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable