Senior Systems Engineer

Overview:

Signalink a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Systems Engineer to join our team.

• Lead the application of systems engineering principles and methodologies throughout the lifecycle of complex avionics and aircraft systems supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert in systems engineering, system integration, requirements development, and technical analysis.
• Work directly with government and industry customers to define program objectives, develop technical solutions, resolve complex engineering issues, and support program execution.
• Lead the development, decomposition, allocation, analysis, verification, validation, and traceability of system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop and evaluate system architectures, functional allocations, interfaces, and system-level technical solutions.
• Perform and lead independent engineering analyses of avionics and aircraft systems, including physical, functional, performance, operational, and system-of-systems characteristics.
• Lead the development and review of engineering documentation supporting airworthiness substantiation, safety assessments, requirements traceability, verification, validation, and qualification activities.
• Evaluate technical risks, system interfaces, dependencies, and integration challenges and develop recommendations for resolution.
• Review and technically assess engineering analyses, test results, technical reports, and engineering products developed by other team members.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts involving systems, mechanical, electrical, software, safety, configuration management, and other technical disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers and support the development of engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) capabilities across aviation programs.
• Prepare and present technical findings, engineering recommendations, and program deliverables to government customers, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Support proposal development, technical planning, engineering estimates, and other business development activities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, avionics, aerospace, military aviation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering activities for complex aerospace, defense, or military systems.
• Extensive experience with requirements development, decomposition, allocation, verification, validation, and requirements traceability.
• Experience developing and evaluating system architectures, interfaces, and system-of-systems solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex technical problems and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation supporting airworthiness, safety, qualification, verification, and validation activities.
• Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

• Experience supporting U.S. Army aviation programs, particularly rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with UH-60 or other Army aviation platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering processes, digital engineering, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Cameo, Solid Works, MATLAB/Simulink, or other engineering modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Experience supporting aircraft modification, system integration, sustainment, or airworthiness activities.
• Familiarity with Army aviation standards, military specifications, technical manuals, and DoD engineering processes.
• Experience working directly with government customers, Program Executive Offices, Aviation and Missile Command organizations, or defense contractors.
• Experience providing technical leadership on proposals, engineering studies, trade studies, or program-level technical planning.

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short and long term…