Lead Systems Engineering I Systems Integration Test

Lead, Systems Engineering – Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Location: Rochester, New York, United States Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Experience Required: 7–10+ years Work Arrangement: Onsite – Rochester, NY Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Lead, Systems Engineering – Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) professional to join its engineering team in Rochester, NY.

The position focuses on the development, integration, verification, and testing of advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems designed for airborne and ground-based surveillance applications.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, operations, and program management teams to design, develop, integrate, and deliver high-performance systems.

This role requires strong systems engineering expertise, hands-on integration and testing experience, technical risk assessment capabilities, and experience developing specialized hardware and software test equipment.

Work Schedule – 9/80

The position follows a 9/80 work schedule:

• Employees work 9 out of every 14 days.
• Total working hours: 80 hours over two weeks.
• Employees receive every other Friday off.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

Option 1 – Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of relevant professional experience.

Option 2 – Graduate Degree

• Graduate degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.

Option 3 – Experience in Lieu of Degree

• Minimum 13 years of relevant professional experience.

Core Technical Requirements

• Systems engineering experience.
• Systems integration and test engineering experience.
• System and subsystem integration.
• Verification and validation.
• Technical risk assessment and planning.
• Test plan development and execution.
• Hardware and software test equipment design and development.
• Production test equipment support.
• Qualification program planning and execution.

Security Clearance

• Must be eligible and able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• The position does not require an active clearance at the time of application according to the supplied job description.
• U.S. work authorization and citizenship eligibility should be verified as applicable to the clearance process.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.
• Familiarity with systems architecture modeling and technical requirements management.

2. Systems Engineering Tools

Experience with one or more of the following:

• IBM DOORS.
• Jama.
• Cameo Systems Modeler.

3. Software Development for Test Applications

Experience developing test applications or automated test solutions using:

• C.
• C++.
• Python.
• LabVIEW.

4. System Modeling and Simulation

• Experience with MATLAB.
• Experience with Simulink.
• System modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.

5. Video Transport and Encoding

Knowledge of video transport and encoding technologies, including:

• H.264.
• MISB standards.
• SMPTE standards.

6. Aerospace and Defense Systems

• Understanding of defense products and their operational environments.
• Familiarity with airborne and ground-based surveillance platforms.
• Experience supporting complex aerospace or defense engineering programs.

7. Project Planning and Organization

• Ability to effectively plan and organize technical projects.
• Strong priority management and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to resolve conflicting priorities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior-level Systems Integration and Test Engineer with strong experience developing, integrating, verifying, and qualifying complex electro-optical or defense-related systems.

Candidates with backgrounds in aerospace, defense electronics, EO/IR systems, airborne surveillance, ground surveillance, test equipment engineering, and automated test systems will be particularly relevant.

The successful candidate should be capable of leading technical integration activities, developing hardware/software test solutions, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing complex engineering priorities.