Senior Systems Engineer Remote ​/ Telecommute Jobs

Senior Systems Engineer

About Us:

PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room.

Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether you're an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you'll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you're passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future of defense technology!

About the Role:

The Senior Systems Engineer is a full-time, integral role responsible for overseeing multiple subsystems and projects while contributing to high-level system design. This position leads impactful initiatives by assessing and resolving system-wide challenges, developing designs, and maintaining alignment across platforms. The role requires close collaboration with technical leads, project managers, and external government and private sector partners to address risk and scalability concerns while sustaining legacy combat readiness and optimizing complex systems for world-class integrated weapon systems at land and sea.

The successful candidate is delivery-focused, demonstrates leadership abilities and is passionate about designing and developing rapid prototypes through modern approaches and methodologies producing world-class mission architecture supporting the successful development, modernization, and maintenance of systems critical to our warfighters and protecting national security. This position will work collaboratively with other System Engineers, Team Leads, and Program Management to achieve PMAT goals.

This is a unique opportunity to drive high-level designs, mentor and develop a team.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Systems Engineer will oversee the complete system lifecycle—from initial concept through to deployment—while defining high-level architecture and establishing robust systems interfaces. This role is responsible for ensuring that all systems meet regulatory standards and stakeholder requirements. In addition, the engineer will mentor junior team members to drive technical excellence and work closely with leadership to ensure that systems solutions are fully aligned with business objectives.

• Oversee configuration management and system lifecycle, from concept to deployment
• Develop and design complex network architectures and system infrastructures
• Define and implement robust interface standards for systems integration
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of computer systems and networks on Naval ships and land based facilities
• Ensure optimum functionality and proactive monitoring of system performance
• Diagnose and resolve system inefficiencies, technical issues, and downtime incidents
• Implement timely solutions to ensure continuous system availability and performance
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, network diagrams, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with managers, technical leads, and external partners to determine system needs and align architecture with business objectives
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical…