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:
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.