Piper Companies

Lead Systems Engineer

Piper Companies$120K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of systems engineering experience
  • 2+ years of experience as Lead of a Systems Engineering team
  • Proficient with requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama
  • Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Skilled in MATLAB / Simulink for analysis and trade studies

Responsibilities

  • Own technical direction from requirements through verification and validation
  • Develop and track technical budgets including mass and power
  • Lead the development of new mission concepts and architectures
  • Translate high-level requirements into subsystem specifications
  • Coordinate activities across RF, software, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
  • Mentor junior systems engineers and drive process improvements

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • RSU stock options
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick leave as required by law
Full Job Description
Essential Duties of the Lead Systems Engineer:
  • Owning technical direction from requirements definition through verification and validation
  • Develop, maintain, and track technical budgets (mass, power, link, schedule).
  • Lead the development of new mission concepts and system architectures.
  • Translate high-level requirements into actionable subsystem and interface specifications
  • Coordinate across engineering disciplines (RF, software, mechanical, electrical).
  • Mentor junior systems engineers and contribute to team process improvement initiatives


Qualifications of the Lead Systems Engineer:
  • 7+ years of systems engineering experience.
  • 2+ years of experience as Lead of a Systems Engineering team.
  • Requirements management tools: DOORS, Jama, or equivalent
  • MBSE tools: Cameo Systems Modeler or something similar
  • Experience with MATLAB / Simulink for analysis and trade studies


Compensation for the Lead Systems Engineer:
  • $120,000 - $200,000 (based on experience)
  • Comprehensive benefit package; Unlimited PTO, Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, RSU stock options, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays


This job opens for applications on 8/7/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

#LI-LS3 #LI-ONSITE

Keywords: 401k, 401k match, pto, paid time off, holiday, medical, dental, health, culture, ts/sci, top secret, government clearance, security clearance, ssbi, secret clearance, dod clearance, department of defense, army, navy, military, marines, air force, mbse, modelbased, model based, system engineer, systems engineer, system engineering, systems engineering, doors, jama, model-based, matlab, simulunk, stk, traceability, satellite, rf, radio frequency, space, verification, validation, verification and validation, vandv, v and v, v&v, v & v, system level, system-level, telecommunication, mission critical,

About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
Learn more about Piper Companies
Size
500 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Piper Companies

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Lead Systems Engineer jobs: