Role Snapshot

Opportunity

Non-Negotiables

• You must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher) with an investigation completed within the last five years
• A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required
• You need at least eight years of systems engineering experience supporting complex defense, aerospace, or mission-critical programs
• You must demonstrate a strong background in systems integration, architecture development, and technical problem solving
• You must have experience leading technical efforts within multidisciplinary engineering organizations
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to government contract requirements, and you must be able to obtain necessary Special Access authorizations
• You must be willing to support occasional travel and extended work hours when program needs dictate

What's In It For You

• You will earn a competitive base salary between $153,000 and $170,000 per year based on your experience and impact
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans is provided from day one
• Relocation assistance is available to help you and your family move comfortably to the Binghamton area
• You will work on advanced defense technologies that directly support national security missions, giving your work real-world meaning
• This role provides long-term career growth within a stable, innovation-driven engineering organization that invests in its people
• You will lead technically challenging projects alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment
• You will have the opportunity to influence the design and evolution of next-generation mission systems that are critical to the nation

Responsibilities

• You will lead systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture definition to integration, verification, and sustainment
• You will develop and maintain system architectures for complex defense training and simulation platforms, ensuring they meet stringent customer requirements
• You will provide technical leadership for modernization efforts, integrating legacy systems with emerging technologies to extend capability and performance
• You will collaborate closely with software, hardware, test, and program engineering teams to achieve successful system integration and delivery
• You will evaluate system performance and identify concrete opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and overall capability
• You will lead technical reviews, design discussions, and engineering trade studies, driving sound decision-making across the team
• You will mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in systems engineering, helping to build the next generation of technical leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission systems integration on large defense programs is highly desirable and will help you hit the ground running
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW), radar systems, or EO/IR sensor technologies strongly differentiates you from the competition
• Knowledge of C4ISR systems, avionics integration, or secure communications will enable you to contribute immediately to our most sensitive projects
• Hands-on experience with signal processing (DSP), Ethernet/TCP/IP networking, or military databus standards such as MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429 is a major plus
• Exposure to systems modeling, interface management, and Agile or traditional systems engineering methodologies will help you thrive in our fast-paced environment
• A proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-domain issues involving hardware, software, and networking is highly valued
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, technical documentation, and integration testing will set you up for success in this customer-facing role