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SYSTEMS ENGINEER III with Security Clearance

Platform AerospaceHollywood, MD🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career by working on cutting-edge UAV avionics and payload integrations within a dynamic engineering team. You'll thrive here if you possess strong systems engineering and project management skills, enjoy complex problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to a leading aerospace company while maintaining flexibility in your work environment.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationHollywood, MD, United States
SVNGitJiraAgileProject ManagementMonday.comSharePoint

Job description

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer III
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Job Summary
The Systems Engineer III supports Group 3 UAS avionics and payload integrations, including electrical systems, advanced networking, and software development throughout the complete system development lifecycle. This position works in a multidisciplinary environment and plays a key role in system integration, requirements management, project execution, and technical coordination.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyze, decompose, translate, and develop requirements for system modifications and integration of new payloads into existing platforms.
  • Work closely with technical team leads to accomplish project objectives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
  • Manage and maintain technical design documentation, engineering records, and operational manuals.
  • Support design quality efforts by ensuring project planning is completed with the appropriate level of detail and engineering processes are followed.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate implementation strategies, schedules, and resource allocation to support multiple concurrent objectives.
  • Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 5+ years of related experience; or
  • Master's degree in a STEM field and 2+ years of related experience; or
  • 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • 4+ years of experience leading engineering teams supporting complex systems integration efforts.
  • 2+ years of project management experience.
  • Knowledge of autonomy and software systems.
  • Knowledge of UAS platforms, payloads, and integrated systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday.com, and workflow automation tools such as Jira Automations and SharePoint Automations.
  • Experience using version control systems such as Git, GitHub, SVN, or similar tools.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts, including network sockets, NAT, routing, and switching.
  • Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts, including wiring harness development, PCB design, and electrical circuit design.
  • Technical understanding of aircraft flight controls and hands-on experience operating manned or model aircraft.
  • Strong attention to detail with demonstrated creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Experience supporting flight clearance and/or safety review processes.
  • Ability to monitor emerging technologies, develop technical strategies, and contribute to technical and product roadmaps. Physical Requirements
  • Ability to traverse manufacturing, testing, and operational facilities as needed.

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