Sr. System Engineer

Innovative Signal Analysis; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Signal Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead RF collection processing capabilities in Richardson, TX or Aurora, CO.

You will guide design, development, and delivery, working with the Program Software Architect and Chief Engineer to align technical execution with mission objectives. This role requires a strong background in signal processing, distributed computing, cloud/VPC environments, and lifecycle engineering—from requirements through O&M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; Master’s preferred.
• 7 years of relevant systems engineering experience (senior-level strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in signal processing, RF systems, and high-performance distributed computing environments.
• Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements through O&M).
• U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with SSBI (including polygraph).

Responsibilities

• Capability Ownership: define roadmaps, architectures, baselines for RF processing systems.
• Lead systems engineering for high-performance distributed signal processing across on-prem/cloud/hybrid deployments.
• Provide technical leadership with Program Software Architect and Chief Engineer; engage customers and partners.
• Track progress, costs, and manpower; deliver status to program leadership.
• Represent the company with external customers and stakeholders; bridge communication with engineering teams.
• Contribute to proposals, technical volumes, cost estimation, and bidding.

Skills

Signal processing

Technical leadership

Client interaction

Requirements gathering

Program oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS

DOORS

Jama

Docker

Kubernetes

Argo CD

Python

Bash

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Linux OS

Job description

Innovative Signal Analysis (ISA) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Richardson, TX or Aurora, CO. ISA is a leading provider of real-time signal and image processing systems for government customers. We specialize in high-performance distributed signal processing solutions, working across the full lifecycle—from concept design through development, integration, deployment, and operations & maintenance of mission-critical systems.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Systems Engineer and Capability Owner for RF Collection Processing, you will play a pivotal leadership role in the design, development, and delivery of advanced RF signal collection and processing capabilities. You will provide technical direction alongside the Program Software Architect and Chief Engineer, while acting as a key company representative to external customers, partners, and stakeholders. This senior-level position involves both deep technical contributions and program-level oversight, including progress monitoring, resource forecasting, proposal support, and ensuring alignment between technical execution and mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capability Ownership: Serve as primary technical authority for RF collection processing systems; define and evolve roadmaps, architectures, and technical baselines.
• Full Lifecycle Systems Engineering: Lead systems engineering for high-performance distributed signal processing systems, covering requirements, design (on-prem/cloud/hybrid), technical documentation (CONOPs, ICDs, test plans, architecture diagrams, sustainment guides), reviews, trade studies, implementation, IV&T, installation, and O&M.
• Technical Leadership: Partner with the Program Software Architect and Chief Engineer to provide direction and resolve issues in real-time signal processing and high-performance computing.
• Program Oversight & Reporting: Track development progress, completion vs. spend rates, and manpower; deliver status to program leadership.
• Customer Representation & Liaison: Act as company representative to external organizations and customers; bridge communication between customers, engineering teams, and leadership.
• Proposal Support: Contribute to proposal writing, technical volumes, cost estimation, and bidding.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years of relevant systems engineering experience (senior-level candidates strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in signal processing, RF systems, and high-performance distributed computing environments.
• Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements through O&M).
• U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with SSBI (including polygraph).

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience working in cloud environments, particularly AWS (EC2, S3, ECS/EKS, VPC, or similar services).
• Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama).
• Container orchestration and virtualization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Argo CD, etc.).
• Proficiency with Linux environments and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) for integration testing and automation.
• Project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.) and collaboration tools (MS Office, Confluence, etc.).
• Experience supporting proposal development, technical writing, and customer-facing presentations.
• Familiarity with agile development practices in classified environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with senior government customers and internal leadership.

Company Overview:

Innovative Signal Analysis, Inc. is a leading provider of real-time signal and image processing systems for the government and remains dedicated to the development of high performance signal processing solutions. ISA works in all phases from concept design, through development and integration, to operations and maintenance of challenging mission critical systems.

Innovative Signal Analysis & HawkEye 360 are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.