Senior Systems Engineer

Sentar

$110K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years in systems engineering, integration, testing, or certification
  • Experience with airborne communications, shore-based, or SATCOM systems
  • Experience in system integration, installation, and certification
  • Experience in system testing and operational test events
  • Proficient in developing technical documentation and compliance artifacts

Responsibilities

  • Lead systems engineering and integration efforts for airborne networking
  • Manage testing and certification of mission-critical systems
  • Conduct requirements development, verification, and validation
  • Develop and execute system installation plans and site surveys
  • Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
  • Support readiness certifications and technical review processes
  • Create operational test plans and document results

Benefits

  • Ownership model encouraging initiative and meaningful contributions
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Flexible leave policies and extensive PTO plan
  • Access to mental health awareness and support programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Recognition programs for outstanding performance
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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