Principal Systems Engineer

SRC Inc.

is currently seeking Principal Systems Engineers to support full-lifecycle execution of programs and internal investment work in our Defense Systems and Technologies (DS&T) Business Unit.

Because of the diverse nature of our work, we can accommodate team members with varying technical backgrounds.

This position will be based out of our Syracuse, NY office, working closely with our Systems Engineering teams in Syracuse, NY, San Antonio, TX, Herndon, VA and Huntsville, AL.

What You'll Do


* Develop trade studies, system architecture, innovative algorithms, system requirements, and design specifications


* Decompose system level designs to provide design directions to software, firmware, hardware, and test engineers


* Collaborate with customers in Department of Defense as well as industry to define system capabilities and functionality for radar, electronic warfare/communication, and other sensor systems


* Interact with stakeholders both internal and external to the organization to ensure customer satisfaction


* Perform system simulations, modeling, and data analysis (via MATLAB and/or Python)


* Support integration of new designs, including field demonstration at customer events


* Participate in business development activities, such as development of marketing briefings, white papers, and proposals, including cost estimates


* Provide leadership to a cross functional technical team, working closely with the program manager


* Provide tasking direction and coaching/mentoring to junior and mid-level members of the systems engineering team

What You'll Bring


* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or a relevant degree, master's degree is preferred


* At least twelve years of experience in systems engineering, data analysis or digital signal processing


* Strong technical written and oral communications, interpersonal and organizational skills


* Some travel required (10%) to provide support for field tests, demonstrations and customer meetings

Ways to Stand Out - Preferred Requirements


* Experience in the design and development of complex radar, communication, and/or electronic warfare systems, including system-of-systems


* Experience working on a diverse mix of programming types, from early research and development through full product development efforts


* Experience with Digital Engineering Concepts and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)


* Experience working in the defense industry


* Experience working with a geographically diverse engineering team


* Experience with team leadership, mentoring or program management is required for leadership roles

What Sets Us Apart?SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve "impossible" problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence.

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