System Engineer

PZI International

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in engineering or technical roles
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • Experience supporting defense systems or technology development
  • Strong ability to evaluate system design and technical risks
  • Active Secret clearance; Top Secret clearance preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze emerging technologies for operational missions
  • Identify system integration challenges and technical risks
  • Plan and support demonstration and experimentation activities
  • Prepare detailed engineering assessments and technical briefings
  • Collaborate with engineers, operators, and acquisition teams

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities within and outside the continental US (25-40%)
  • Engagement with cutting-edge defense technologies
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse set of partners in the defense industry
  • Contribute directly to national security initiatives
  • Potential for professional development and certification opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Provide engineering expertise supporting evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments. The System Engineer works with operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess technical feasibility of new capabilities, assess performance through experimentation, and support transition of capabilities to PAE portfolios.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide engineering analysis of emerging technologies relevant to operational missions.
• Assess system integration challenges and technical risk.
• Support planning of demonstrations and experimentation activities.
• Prepare engineering assessments and technical briefings.
• Coordinate with engineers, operators, and acquisition organizations.

Required Qualifications
• Experience: 10-15 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree engineering or technical field
• Experience supporting defense systems or technology development
• Ability to assess system design, integration considerations, and technical risks
• Clearance: Secret

Desired Qualifications
• DAWIA Engineering certification and/or similar industry certification
• Experience supporting ACAT or major acquisition programs, Urgent Operational Needs, adaptive acquisition programs, and/or operational organizations
• Background in systems engineering or complex system integration.
• Clearance: Top Secret

Additional Information
• Expected Travel: 25-40% (CONUS and OCONUS)
• US Citizenship

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