Senior Systems Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Experience supporting technology programs for the government, including land, maritime, and air domain systems, with formal application of systems engineering life ‑ cycle processes.
• Extensive hands ‑ on knowledge of detection and surveillance capabilities (fixed and mobile sensor towers, remote video surveillance systems, ground sensors, radar, and thermal / EO cameras), including requirements definition, interface control, and performance verification.
• Subject matter expertise in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, to include small UAS operations, sensor payload selection, mission planning, and integration with command and control systems, supported by system architecture development and integration planning.
• Knowledge of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems capabilities and CONOPS, including detection, tracking, identification, and defeat technologies aligned with government policy constraints, and experience translating these CONOPS into technical and functional requirements.
• Direct experience supporting operational units with requirements development, system evaluations, test and evaluation events, and operational assessments for various technologies, including authoring test plans, test procedures, and evaluation reports.
• Proven ability to analyze threat vectors and terrain to recommend optimized sensor layouts, coverage models, and technology mixes using modeling, simulation, and systems engineering trade studies.
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to systems engineering artifacts such as concepts of operations, system requirements specifications, interface control documents, system architecture views, and verification and validation plans for technology systems.
• Familiarity with acquisition and governance processes, including requirements documentation, market research, OEM/vendor engagement, and participation in technical interchange meetings and industry days, with a focus on requirements traceability and configuration management.
• Experience integrating surveillance feeds (video, radar tracks, UAS data) into common operational pictures and command and control platforms to enhance situational awareness and incident response, including interface definition, data standards, and interoperability testing.
• Strong understanding of RF spectrum, line ‑ of ‑ sight, and environmental constraints affecting radar, ground sensors, and UAS / CUAS performance in complex terrain, and ability to derive system performance requirements and acceptance criteria from these constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to translate operator needs into technical specifications, perform requirements decomposition and allocation across subsystems, evaluate technology trade ‑ offs, and provide risk ‑ based recommendations to program managers and leadership.
• Experience developing and delivering training, TTPs, and operator guides for operators on use, limitations, and maintenance considerations of deployed systems, informed by system design, human factors, and reliability considerations.

Qualifications

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• 15+ years' experience in engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in electronics, telecommunications, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• Supportive certifications a plus; experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., modeling).
• Experience with various border security technologies; Knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies.
• Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to deployment areas and techniques for adapting to these conditions.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $155,700.00/Yr. - USD $260,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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