Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented, self-motivated, and experienced Senior Systems Engineer with demonstrated success in collaborating with engineering teams to develop and deliver new and/or improved products that meet requirements. The Senior Systems Engineer applies systems engineering principles across R&D and product development programs, partners closely with operations and cross-functional engineering teams and supports new business and product development initiatives.

The Senior Systems Engineer works collaboratively with program managers and project chief engineers to ensure successful program execution and provides systems engineering leadership and guidance to program teams. This position requires advanced technical capability and communication skills, strong technical judgment, proactive problem solving, and the ability to identify technical risks early.

To be successful in this role, the individual should possess technical depth to perform deep-dive analysis and apply properly tailored systems engineering process, as well as technical breadth to work through complex issues across disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware). This individual can work autonomously with only high-level objectives, can work on problems of diverse complexity and scope, and demonstrates advanced engineering judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications using systems engineering methodology
• Lead systems engineering activities on assigned programs, including systems analysis, technical baseline management, requirements development, verification and validation.
• Serve as a technical lead for systems engineering activities and represent the systems engineering function during internal and customer interactions.
• Prepare for and participate in major design reviews, including internal and customer technical reviews.
• Support IR&D and new product development activities by contributing systems engineering expertise.
• Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities
• Support travel to Fairfax, VA corporate headquarters, as needed (up to 25%)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 4+ years with a master's degree
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and delivery of complex spaceflight or aerospace hardware from concept through qualification, production, and customer delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple technical domains.
• Proficient in application of systems engineering methodology to product design and development
• Ability to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets
• Excellent organization and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in a STEM field
• Experience in software defined systems
• Experience with space industry product development life cycles
• Experience in product development for high-reliability, high-survivability, and/or space environment applications
• Experience with complex electronics product design at low level of integration, e.g., PCBAs, mechanical structures, mission software, FPGA firmware, etc.
• Experience with Xilinx family devices, including Zynq UltraScale+ or Versal architecture
• Knowledge of VPX standards (VITA 46 and VITA 65) and demonstrated experience implementing embedded hardware
• Experience in electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, PCB routing, high-speed data design, mixed-signal analysis/design, signal integrity analysis, etc.
• Experience in signal processing and/or algorithm development
• Experience with CAD tools, e.g., PSpice, LTspice, Altium, SOLIDWORKS, Keysight ADS, etc.
• Experience with systems engineering related tools, e.g., STK, MATLAB Simulink, requirements management/databases, MBSE, etc.
• Experience with one or more levels of the OSI model and understanding of networking protocols

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000 - $165,000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.