Senior Systems Engineer

Sentar

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years in systems engineering, integration, testing or certification of DOW systems
  • Experience in supporting airborne, shore-based, or SATCOM communication systems
  • Expertise in system integration, installation, and certification
  • Background in system testing, verification, and operational events
  • Experience developing technical documentation and certification artifacts

Responsibilities

  • Support systems engineering and integration for airborne networking projects
  • Conduct system testing, verification, and operational test evaluations
  • Develop and validate requirements for mission-critical systems
  • Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams to drive project success
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and certification artifacts
  • Lead system installation planning and coordination efforts
  • Engage in readiness certifications and technical review boards

Benefits

  • Voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance with savings options
  • Life, critical illness, and long-term care insurance options
  • Group term life, short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Generous 401(k) match program
  • Progressive PTO plan based on years of service
  • Diverse leave programs including maternity, bereavement, and military duty leave
  • Mental health support and awareness initiatives
  • Tuition and professional development reimbursement
  • Employee recognition and awards programs
Full Job Description
Sentar is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA supporting Airborne Networking and Advanced Development Technical Support.

**This position is pre award and is contingent on contract award.**

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience

Experience:
  • Minimum 8 years of experience supporting systems engineering, integration, testing, or certification of DOW or mission-critical systems
  • Experience supporting communications systems, including airborne, shore-based, or SATCOM environments
  • Experience in system integration, installation, and certification activities
  • Experience supporting system testing, verification, or operational test events (e.g., SOVT or similar)
  • Experience performing requirements development, verification, and validation
  • Experience developing or supporting technical documentation and certification artifacts
  • Experience working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or similar collaborative engineering environments

Desired:
  • Extensive experience (e.g., 10+ years) supporting complex DOW technical programs
  • Experience supporting airborne communications systems or SATCOM-based architecture
  • Experience supporting system installation planning (e.g., site surveys, integration plans, or deployment briefs)
  • Experience supporting readiness certifications or technical review boards (e.g., FRCB or similar)

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
  • Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
  • Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
  • Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
  • Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
  • Mental health awareness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Recognition and Awards programs

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