Principal Systems Engineer, Integration & Test Lead

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. Ensure development and execution of a complex air defense program across two primary IPTs .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, integration, and verification processes, with a strong focus on managing complex air defense programs. Proven ability to lead teams, manage requirements, and drive continuous improvement in technical and functional areas.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringRadar Data AnalysisMATLABTechnical LeadershipDoD Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

IntegrationVerificationValidationSystem TestingRadar AlgorithmsRadar Signal ProcessingC/C++PythonPerlLinux

Soft Skills

Team ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

CAMIMP/IMSRisk ManagementOpportunity Management

Certifications & Qualifications

STEM DegreeU.S. CitizenshipActive U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Air Defense ProgramIntegration LabRF Systems IntegrationDoD Major ProgramsProduct Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPerlPythonUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure development and execution of a complex air defense program across two primary IPTs
Manage requirements management, system design, test planning, integration, and verification and validation
Manage and monitor work-scope execution
Determine team staffing allocations
Provide feedback on team execution
Coordinate across organizational disciplines and functions
Identify team and work issues and resolve roadblocks
Ensure completion of team objectives
Support program execution and growth through continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools
Travel locally and non-locally approximately 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

STEM degree typically required
Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with systems engineering, radar data analysis, integration, verification, validation and/or system testing
Experience with MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming
Experience with technical and/or functional leadership
U.S. citizenship required
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
DoD Secret clearance
Strong integration skills preferred
Knowledge of radar algorithms and radar signal processing concepts preferred
Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test preferred
Experience with CAM, IMP/IMS, Risk and Opportunity Management, and/or bids/proposals preferred
Experience in an integration lab, test facility, or field supporting RF systems integration and/or verification preferred
Experience with DoD or similar major programs across the product lifecycle preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance available
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available