Lead, Systems Engineer (RF Systems)

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Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (RF Systems)

Job Code: 46354

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked- and has every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in RF systems, test strategy, and system verification to support the development, integration, verification, and sustainment of complex communication systems and products across the program lifecycle. This role requires a strong technical foundation, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work across disciplines to define requirements, manage interfaces, resolve technical issues, and support overall system performance.

The selected candidate will contribute to system architecture, requirements management, integration planning, verification activities, and technical problem solving in a fast-paced environment. This position is well suited for an engineer who can operate independently, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and communicate clearly with both technical and program stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

Support system design, development, integration, test, and verification activities across all phases of the program lifecycleDevelop, analyze, and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, and technical documentationCoordinate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, and program managementSupport system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementationParticipate in technical reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, and configuration management activitiesEvaluate system performance against technical requirements and support verification planning and executionAssist with development of test plans, procedures, reports, and other engineering artifactsTrack technical issues, action items, and program deliverables to support cost, schedule, and performance objectivesProvide clear written and verbal communication to internal teams, leadership, customers, and external partnersActive security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain required clearance. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (Systems, Electrical or related field) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.  

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience supporting complex communication system development in a multidisciplinary engineering environmentExperience with requirements development, system integration, verification, and technical problem solvingStrong background in system integration, verification, and environmental or qualification testingExperience with requirements management, modeling, or systems documentation toolsAbility to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities with minimal oversightStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience supporting customer-facing technical discussions and formal engineering reviewsFamiliarity with configuration management, risk management, and program execution practices#LI-CS3

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