Principal Systems Engineer/SEIT Lead

At Trident Systems' Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

The Principal Systems Engineer / SEIT (Systems Engineering Integration and Test) Lead will perform the following essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, and/or data storage units for space applications

• Perform system design activities including requirements development, system architecture, verification and validation planning, and integration and test.

• Be responsible for the end-to-end technical execution for engineering development efforts. This position requires multidiscipline knowledge in all areas related to engineering including systems design, hardware, software/firmware, and integration and test

• Collaborate with program management on one or more programs to execute cost, schedule, and risk management

• Oversee engineering program planning and execution, work with the engineering discipline leads to assign appropriate staff to their projects, and interact with the program manager and divisional leadership to run a successful program

• Own the engineering develop process on the program and ensure the proper systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation activities are completed

• Prepare for and present at all major design reviews, including internal and external (customer) reviews

• The ideal candidate for this position will have equal parts technical competency, forward-thinking ideas, and a focus on execution

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

Years of Experience:  
   • BS with 10 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree with 8 years of relevant work experience.

• 2+ years’ experience as a technical project lead (e.g., IPT lead, functional lead, or equivalent).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of Systems Engineering processes with execution experience.

• Ability to lead multi-discipline teams through the development of complex electronic systems to meet rigorous space application requirements

• Ability to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets

• A strong technical background in hardware, software, or firmware development

• Excellent organization and communication skills

• Ability to be the technical representative for the program in customer and internal meetings

• Must be a US Citizen 

 Trident Systems, Inc. offers flexible, comprehensive, and competitive benefits such as:

• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Life Insurance/STD/LTD
• Educational Assistance
• Incentive Performance Bonuses
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Corporate Profit Sharing plus more!

  EEO Statement:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, race, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.  Trident Systems Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected Veterans and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Trident Systems has a desire for priority referrals of protected Veterans. http://www.tridsys.com/pdfs/eeo-post.pdf