Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerApplied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking engineers who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST's work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance. We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in system development to support multiple programs.What You Will Do:You will work with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country.You will work autonomously yet collaboratively in a team environment.You will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary.As a Systems Engineer, you will be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond.Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience5 years of practical experience in Systems Engineering including experience with design, development and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexityExperience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issuesExperience identifying, analyzing and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycleExperience with Systems Integration, test execution, and test results documentationExperience problem solving and debuggingExperience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilitiesExperience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teamsThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph is required after start.U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceQualifications We Prefer:Experience with RF standards and processing techniquesExperience with motion control systemsExperience formalizing, developing and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of workExperience developing system level designs and data interfacesExperience with bid and proposal activities related to system developmentExperience with scripting languages, such as Python or BashExperience developing training courses and training othersExisting TS/SCI security clearance with polygraphWhat We Offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programEligible for RelocationAnd more!