Systems Engineer IV- TL

Scientific Research Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in United States (SC) seeks a Systems Engineer IV – Team Lead to guide RF system design, test, and integration efforts on Navy communication systems. You will lead a team, define requirements, and supervise the end-to-end RF signal chain performance analysis.

The role requires deep systems engineering experience, proficiency in C++ and Python, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering; 12+ years of related experience.
• Experience applying systems engineering processes on projects.
• Experience with requirements definition, analysis, design, integration, and test.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with RF test equipment and Navy communication systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Direct the application of engineering principles as final technical authority for the team.
• Report to the program manager responsible for RF system design development and improvement.
• Provide RF SME and test support for Navy communication systems.
• Conduct research, analysis, design, development, and testing of engineering data for customer requirements.
• Lead technical design reviews and IPT/TIM meetings and ensure system-level performance.

Skills

C++

Python

Systems engineering

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Systems Engineer IV – Team Lead

Location: US-SC-North Charleston

Job ID: 2026-11010

Job Description

• Directing the application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts across the project, serving as the final technical authority for the team.
• Reporting to the program manager responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving RF system design.
• Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems.
• Conducting research, analysis, compilation, design, development, and/or test of technical engineering data in support of customer requirements in one or more engineering disciplines.
• Participating in technical design reviews and meetings, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Defining and optimizing the end-to-end RF signal chain, including antenna selection, link budget analysis, and frequency planning to ensure system-level performance.
• Leading root-cause analysis for complex RF issues such as co-site interference, signal degradation, and impedance mismatches within embedded architectures.
• Utilizing tools like Python or MATLAB to model RF propagation, interference scenarios, and system-level response to validate designs before hardware fabrication.
• Providing on-site or remote subject matter expertise during Navy shipboard or field-testing events to validate RF performance in real-world operational environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering and twelve or more years of work-related experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering processes in the execution of projects.
• Experience creating one or more of the following:
  • Stakeholder requirements definition (operational requirements / CONOPS)
  • Requirements analysis (development, decomposition, traceability)
  • System design (definition, analysis, development)
  • Integration
  • Test and evaluation
• Experience writing technical reports and briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:
  • C++
  • Python or other object-oriented programming language
• Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with radio communication systems, Radio Frequency (RF) testing, and system engineering.
• Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems.
• A strong desire to learn and problem-solve.

Desired Skills

• Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with open architecture constructs like Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR)/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with project management principles and tools to support effective workflow and timely project deliverables.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• 10-20%

EEO Statement

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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