System Engineer

Optimus Technology, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering
  • Proficiency in Python and Visual Basic for applications
  • Strong background in RF testing, particularly EMI in HF, VHF, and UHF bands
  • Familiarity with RF testing tools like oscilloscopes and signal generators
  • Experience in formulating and documenting technical test plans
  • Ability to draft technical recommendations based on test findings
  • Excellent collaboration skills for working with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases
  • Engage with Government on technical issues and resolutions
  • Ensure technical integrity and quality of deliverables
  • Draft and issue formal technical reports
  • Specify and verify system performance requirements
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for technical support
  • Travel periodically for project-related purposes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • 401(k) contributions from the company
  • Employer-paid life insurance policy
  • Tuition assistance for career development
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Referral bonuses for employee recommendations
  • Company-sponsored outings and giveaways
Full Job Description
Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables.

Required Skills:
• Experience with coding Python and Visual Basicfor applications
• Strong experience in applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum
• Familiar with RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators, etc)
• Formulating and documenting test plans
• Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports
• Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit.
• Collaborate internal and external agency stakeholders to ensure technical support enables the E3 Program and customer mission requirements
• Must be able to travel 3 times per year for 7-10 days at a time

Desired skills:
Preferred but not required to have experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and /or antenna calibration.

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available.
  • Premium health, dental, and vision package
  • Company funded HRA
  • 401k company contributions
  • Employer paid group term life insurance policy
  • Tuition assistance and career development
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonuses
  • Company outings, giveaways & more

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