SYSTEMS ENGINEER III with Security Clearance

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Maryland seeks a Systems Engineer III to support Group 3 UAS avionics and payload integrations, including electrical systems, advanced networking, and software development throughout the complete system development lifecycle. This role operates in a multidisciplinary environment and coordinates requirements, project execution, and technical alignment.

The position emphasizes leading engineering teams, managing complex systems integration efforts, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of related experience, or
• Master's degree in STEM with 2+ years of related experience, or
• 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, decompose, translate, and develop requirements for system modifications and integration of new payloads into existing platforms.
• Work closely with technical team leads to accomplish project objectives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Manage and maintain technical design documentation, engineering records, and operational manuals.
• Support design quality efforts by ensuring project planning is completed with the appropriate level of detail and engineering processes are followed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation strategies, schedules, and resource allocation to support multiple concurrent objectives.
• Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Autonomy

Software systems

UAS platforms

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in STEM

Master\'s degree in STEM

9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Monday.com

Jira Automations

SharePoint Automations

Git

GitHub

SVN

Job description

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer III

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Job Summary The Systems Engineer III supports Group 3 UAS avionics and payload integrations, including electrical systems, advanced networking, and software development throughout the complete system development lifecycle. This position works in a multidisciplinary environment and plays a key role in system integration, requirements management, project execution, and technical coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, decompose, translate, and develop requirements for system modifications and integration of new payloads into existing platforms.
• Work closely with technical team leads to accomplish project objectives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Manage and maintain technical design documentation, engineering records, and operational manuals.
• Support design quality efforts by ensuring project planning is completed with the appropriate level of detail and engineering processes are followed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation strategies, schedules, and resource allocation to support multiple concurrent objectives.
• Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 5+ years of related experience; or
• Master's degree in a STEM field and 2+ years of related experience; or
• 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• 4+ years of experience leading engineering teams supporting complex systems integration efforts.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of autonomy and software systems.
• Knowledge of UAS platforms, payloads, and integrated systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday.com, and workflow automation tools such as Jira Automations and SharePoint Automations.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git, GitHub, SVN, or similar tools.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including network sockets, NAT, routing, and switching.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts, including wiring harness development, PCB design, and electrical circuit design.
• Technical understanding of aircraft flight controls and hands-on experience operating manned or model aircraft.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Experience supporting flight clearance and/or safety review processes.
• Ability to monitor emerging technologies, develop technical strategies, and contribute to technical and product roadmaps.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse manufacturing, testing, and operational facilities as needed.