Systems Engineer

Advanced Technology Systems, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ATSC in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our defense-focused engineering team. This role emphasizes system architecture, sensor integration, and C2 software for DoD and international customers, with a focus on developing requirements and conducting risk analysis.

The candidate should bring strong problem solving, leadership, and technical writing skills, plus experience with MATLAB/LabVIEW and DOORS. You will contribute to CONOPS, use cases, test plans, and engineering reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in aerospace/defense or complex integrated systems.
• Experience with DOORS or equivalent for requirements management.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of distributed system architectures, network technologies, and cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with software configuration, testing, troubleshooting and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements and manage risk analysis.
• Lead trade studies, use cases and white papers.
• Provide technical writing support for large-scale proposals.
• Develop system architecture and design drawings per standards.
• Interface with partners to verify specifications and produce ICDs.
• Develop CONOPS, design docs, networks, and test plans.
• Participate in technical reviews and customer meetings.
• Model system performance and conduct field tests.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements analysis

Test and integration

C2-4ISR

Technical writing

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

DOORS

Job description

Systems Engineer

Location: Gilbert, AZ

Full Time Technical Sunrise, Gilbert, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1929

Position Summary:

ATSC is currently seeking candidates for the position of Systems Engineer to join our growing team in Gilbert, AZ. This position requires candidates possessing strong problem solving, team leadership, technical writing and communication skills in support of an array of existing and future work for US Military and foreign defense customers. The candidate must have experience in system architecture and design, sensor and systems integration, and be highly adept at developing, analyzing and deriving requirements for large scale integrated System of Systems (SoS) incorporating radars, EOIR multi-sensors and other related sensor and surveillance technology applications, Command and Control (C2) software, voice and data communications, fiber optic transmission and secure networks.

Tasks include requirements analysis, development and management, risk management, generation of system engineering documentation, CONOPS development, use case development, trade studies, modeling of systems and related data analysis, generation of proposal responses, generation of test plans.

Essential responsibilities:

• Technical requirements and risk analysis and development, tracking, validation and verification management.


• Lead generation of trade studies, use cases, white papers, etc.


• Provide technical writing support for large scale proposal efforts.


• Develop system architecture and multi-level design drawings in accordance with Architecture Framework/IEEE standards.


• Apply top-down system level specifications and analyze requirements down to component level and across subsystems.


• Liaison with partners and subcontractors to verify specifications and interface requirements and to produce ICDs between multiple sub-systems.


• Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system design documents, network design, test plans, and other engineering artifacts as required.


• Participate in Technical Reviews and customer meetings.


• Conduct system performance modeling and analysis.


• Test software modules and integration between components/subsystems in lab environment and in the field.


• Support implementation efforts for domestic and international customers.


• Provide excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation of results of analyses, design decisions and implementations.

R equired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.


• 5+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex integrated systems.


• Experience developing and managing system requirements using tools such as DOORS or equivalent.


• Familiarity with system modeling and engineering tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar.


• Knowledge of distributed system architectures, network technologies, and cyber security principles.


• Hands-on experience with software configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Must be proficient in theoretical and applied knowledge of C2-4ISR subject areas, capable of conducting effective training, and present a professional appearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.


• Knowledge of military standards including:
  
  
  
  • MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, IPC Standards
  
  


• Evaluate field performance and product failures and recommend, evaluate, and implement product improvements


• Accurately document designs through the creation and maintenance of design requirement specifications, product drawings, component drawings, material specifications and bills of material in accordance with ISO requirements


• Oversee the design and develop engineering drawings and documentation including plans and specifications based on calculations; checks, interprets and revises engineering drawings and documentation

Desired Skills

• Self-motivated with high-performance standards including a strong commitment to increasing product value


• Ability to effectively communicate with all segments of the business and provide occasional customer interaction to resolve technical issues

ATSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Advance Technology Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.