Senior Systems Engineer

Confidential Opportunity

Senior Systems Engineer

Join a confidential defense leader in Binghamton, New York, as a Senior Systems Engineer driving integration and architecture on advanced training and simulation platforms. This role delivers true technical ownership and a chance to protect national security while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Role Snapshot

CompanyConfidential Employer


LocationBinghamton, New York, USA


IndustryDefense


Compensation$153,000 - $170,000 per year


Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire


Remote StatusNo Remote


Total Openings1


Work Experience8 - 20 years



Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of mission-critical defense systems at a confidential industry leader in Binghamton, New York. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will not just follow a process-you will define how complex training and simulation platforms are architected, integrated, and sustained for national security priorities. Your technical leadership will have a direct, measurable impact on the performance and reliability of systems that matter.

Your daily work will span the entire engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis through verification and sustainment. You will tackle modernization challenges, blending legacy platforms with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate across software, hardware, and test teams to solve tough integration puzzles. You will also evaluate system performance, lead trade studies, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring that the team delivers exceptional results against demanding customer specifications.

The ideal candidate brings eight or more years of defense industry experience, an active Secret clearance, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex technical decisions. You are a natural problem solver who can analyze intricate system behaviors and translate them into practical, executable plans. Your communication skills and technical credibility earn you trust across the organization, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings a new challenge.

This full-time, onsite role offers a salary range of $153,000 to $170,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and full relocation assistance. You will join a stable, innovation-focused engineering organization that values long-term career growth and provides a platform to influence next-generation mission systems. If you are ready to own impactful technical work and lead from the front, apply today and let's start a conversation.

Non-Negotiables

• You must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher) with an investigation completed within the last five years
• A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required
• You need at least eight years of systems engineering experience supporting complex defense, aerospace, or mission-critical programs
• You must demonstrate a strong background in systems integration, architecture development, and technical problem solving
• You must have experience leading technical efforts within multidisciplinary engineering organizations
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to government contract requirements, and you must be able to obtain necessary Special Access authorizations
• You must be willing to support occasional travel and extended work hours when program needs dictate

What's In It For You

• You will earn a competitive base salary between $153,000 and $170,000 per year based on your experience and impact
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans is provided from day one
• Relocation assistance is available to help you and your family move comfortably to the Binghamton area
• You will work on advanced defense technologies that directly support national security missions, giving your work real-world meaning
• This role provides long-term career growth within a stable, innovation-driven engineering organization that invests in its people
• You will lead technically challenging projects alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment
• You will have the opportunity to influence the design and evolution of next-generation mission systems that are critical to the nation

Responsibilities

• You will lead systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture definition to integration, verification, and sustainment
• You will develop and maintain system architectures for complex defense training and simulation platforms, ensuring they meet stringent customer requirements
• You will provide technical leadership for modernization efforts, integrating legacy systems with emerging technologies to extend capability and performance
• You will collaborate closely with software, hardware, test, and program engineering teams to achieve successful system integration and delivery
• You will evaluate system performance and identify concrete opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and overall capability
• You will lead technical reviews, design discussions, and engineering trade studies, driving sound decision-making across the team
• You will mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in systems engineering, helping to build the next generation of technical leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission systems integration on large defense programs is highly desirable and will help you hit the ground running
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW), radar systems, or EO/IR sensor technologies strongly differentiates you from the competition
• Knowledge of C4ISR systems, avionics integration, or secure communications will enable you to contribute immediately to our most sensitive projects
• Hands-on experience with signal processing (DSP), Ethernet/TCP/IP networking, or military databus standards such as MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429 is a major plus
• Exposure to systems modeling, interface management, and Agile or traditional systems engineering methodologies will help you thrive in our fast-paced environment
• A proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-domain issues involving hardware, software, and networking is highly valued
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, technical documentation, and integration testing will set you up for success in this customer-facing role

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