System Integration Engineering

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Do you pride yourself in being a creative, integrative engineer with a passion for developing revolutionary technical systems in a collaborative and customer-centric environment? As a Systems Integration Engineer III, you'll be able to manage advanced systems integration tasks with high competence in requirements analysis and management. You'll lead verification and validation (V&V) activities, oversee complex software and hardware integration, and manage configuration management processes. Your role will require strong technical writing and documentation skills, and a thorough understanding of aerospace and defense standards.Lead requirements analysis and management for complex projects.Supervise and manage complex software and hardware integration efforts.Ensure effective configuration management and maintain thorough documentation.Qualifications You Must Have:Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.6+ years of experience in systems integration or related field.Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices.Understanding and experience with the practical application of requirements development and management, system design, systems integration, technical risk identification, management strategies, and V&V principles.Qualifications We Prefer:Proven ability to serve as a technical liaison between software/application teams and infrastructure/platform teams, ensuring requirements and solutions are clearly communicated and implemented across both domains.Experience translating application delivery requirements into platform/infrastructure solutions, working closely with both developers and infrastructure engineers to ensure seamless deployments.Hands-on orchestration of container platforms (Kubernetes, Rancher, Harvester, etc.), with a focus on integrating application workflows and infrastructure automation.Implementing and managing virtualization and private/on-premises cloud platforms for high availability, live migration, and open standards compliance, in secure or air-gapped environments.Applying infrastructure as code (IaC) and GitOps practices to automate deployments, while coordinating changes and reviews with both software and infrastructure stakeholders.Designing and enforcing access controls, authentication, and role-based permissions that span both application and platform layers, working with security, infra, and software teams.Supporting cybersecurity, compliance, and secure configuration baselines by bridging the needs of application owners and platform operators.Managing cryptographic key material, secure initialization, and integration of crypto devices, ensuring both application and infrastructure requirements are met.Coordinating software patching, firmware updates, and configuration changes across teams to minimize downtime and maintain mission-critical operations.Leading or participating in cross-functional troubleshooting, network management, and incident response efforts that require both software and infrastructure expertise.Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.Security Clearance. Security Clearance for employment. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.SummaryLocation: Plano, TXType: Full time