Staff Mission Systems Integration Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Mission Integration Engineer to support the integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of complex mission-system hardware and software environments. This is a highly hands-on project engineering role for an individual who is comfortable working across the boundaries of computing hardware, Linux operating systems, embedded software, networking, electronics, RF equipment, and laboratory infrastructure.

The successful candidate will work directly with physical systems to bring individual hardware and software components together into reliable, integrated mission capabilities. This position requires an engineer who is equally comfortable working at a Linux terminal, configuring network equipment, connecting and troubleshooting fiber, installing or moving hardware, using electronic test equipment, investigating software behavior, and coordinating the repair or replacement of failed equipment.

• Project Engineering: lead multi-disciplinary teams, innovate, design, integrate, test, qualify, and rapidly field advanced technologies and mission systems onto autonomous unmanned platforms.
• Integrate: Integrate, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software supporting mission-system development and test environments.
• Execute: Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux-based computing platforms.
• Evaluate: Troubleshoot complex problems spanning hardware, operating systems, embedded software, networks, and external equipment.
• Configure: Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet networks, switches, routers, fiber-optic connections, and associated network infrastructure.
• Cross Domain: Support configuration and integration of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) within applicable system and security architectures.
• Embedded Systems: Integrate embedded software and computing hardware into larger mission-system environments.
• Review and troubleshoot C/C++, Python, Bash, and system configuration as necessary to identify integration issues.
• Work with Git-based software environments and containerized applications as part of system integration and troubleshooting activities.
• Install, cable, configure, and maintain computing, networking, RF, and laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot serial and Ethernet interfaces between system components.
• Support integration and troubleshooting of RF equipment, including associated computing, networking, power, and control interfaces.
• Use oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and other laboratory test equipment to troubleshoot system and hardware issues.
• Diagnose hardware failures and coordinate repair, replacement, return, and reinstallation of equipment with vendors and internal organizations.
• Support configuration management and documentation of integrated laboratory and mission-system environments.
• Develop repeatable approaches for system configuration, installation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with engineers from software, hardware, networking, cybersecurity, RF, and other technical disciplines to resolve system-level integration problems.
• Support laboratory and occasional field integration and test activities as required.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to less-experienced engineers and technicians in system integration and troubleshooting practices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience involving system integration, embedded systems, computing hardware, networking, laboratory systems, or similar technical environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux-based systems, including system configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting computing hardware and embedded software.
• Working knowledge of C/C++, Python, Bash, Git, and containerized software environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring or troubleshooting Ethernet networks and associated network equipment.
• Experience working with network switches and routers.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting copper and fiber-optic network connections.
• Understanding of basic electronics, power systems, and common hardware interfaces.
• Experience with serial communications and Ethernet-based device interfaces.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, or similar laboratory test equipment.
• Ability and willingness to physically install, cable, move, configure, and troubleshoot laboratory and computing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose technical problems that cross traditional hardware, software, and networking boundaries.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting defense or aerospace systems.
  • Prior military experience involving technical systems, communications, electronics, sensors, mission systems, or related equipment.
  • Experience integrating or troubleshooting RF systems and RF test equipment.
  • Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
  • Experience with military or defense mission systems.
  • Experience configuring, integrating, or supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
  • Experience working with isolated, classified, or security-constrained network environments.
  • Experience integrating vendor-provided hardware and software into larger system architectures.
  • Experience diagnosing equipment failures and coordinating vendor repair or replacement activities.
  • Experience supporting system integration laboratories, hardware-in-the-loop environments, or operational test systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required.

• Internal Title: Engineer IV
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
• Workstyle: Onsite
• Pay Range Low: 99,500
• Pay Range High: 170,750
• Job Category: Engineering
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: No
• Clearance Required?: Desired
• US Citizenship Required?: Yes
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00