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
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.
Familiarity with systems architecture modeling and technical requirements management.
Experience with one or more of the following:
IBM DOORS.
Jama.
Cameo Systems Modeler.
Experience developing test applications or automated test solutions using:
C.
C++.
Python.
LabVIEW.
Experience with MATLAB.
Experience with Simulink.
System modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
Knowledge of video transport and encoding technologies, including:
H.264.
MISB standards.
SMPTE standards.
Understanding of defense products and their operational environments.
Familiarity with airborne and ground-based surveillance platforms.
Experience supporting complex aerospace or defense engineering programs.
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.