Senior Systems Integration Engineer

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support a DoD customer by integrating autonomy engines, sensor payloads, and communications systems on aircraft and in the lab at MacDill AFB and surrounding Tampa, FL.

You will lead end-to-end integration, develop interfaces and ICDs, and troubleshoot cross-domain issues, with travel to field tests as required; must have active TS clearance and 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience diagnosing complex system-of-systems challenges.
• Experience reading/writing ICDs and wiring diagrams.

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.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

10+ years systems integration

DoD/SOF programs

Hardware/software integration

Military electronics & sensor payloads

System architecture documentation

Troubleshooting cross-domain issues

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.

Required

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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