Pacific Defense · 12 hours ago
Sr. Systems Engineer
Nashua, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPacific Defense is an industry-leading developer of advanced RF and electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Electronic Warfare to lead and execute complex programs, supporting various business areas and products.
ManufacturingMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Passion for both program startup and test and integration
A proven drive for rigor in system and subsystem verification
Skills needed for program startup including requirement generation, allocation, and verification
Lab experience to support/lead the Integration and Test efforts up to and including verification/validation/acceptance with a focus on automation in testing
Experience with Electronic Warfare (comms and/or non-comms), PNT, and Communications waveforms
Proven field experience that demonstrates the ability to understand customer use cases and to rapidly adapt to changing needs
Perform supporting analysis needed for proposals and documentation
Be a voice into the direction of product development and future pursuits
Work solutions to program problems across the company
Support new business initiatives as required to include contribution to technical content, distribution, and collection/validation of Engineering artifacts across all Engineering disciplines
Mentorship and growth of System Engineers
Communications and Non-Communications Electronic Support and Electronic Attack experience
Conversant in Communications and Non-Communications signal properties, their measurement and analysis
Working knowledge of transceiver design and the ability to contribute to disruptive product design
Digital Signal Processing experience is a plus
Expertise in EW System verification using standard test equipment and special purpose subsystems
Experience with Test Automation software
Strong preference for hands-on work
Understanding of Open Systems standards and experience using them (SOSA, CMOSS, MORA, VICTORY)
Possess acute attention to detail and be proactive and self-motivating
Willingness to help establish and mature processes and procedures in a growing small company atmosphere
Experience with hardware architecture, specification, design, integration, and testing
Ability to work with customers to develop and document system requirements
Demonstrate a strong understanding of hardware engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and computer architecture
Coordinate work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
Ability to design, analyze, and evaluate hardware products
Experience following processes to ensure quality and predictability of hardware development
Develop models or simulations and apply advanced computer programs, analytical techniques, or control strategies to effectively meet requirements and resolve problems
Critical thinker, with prudent risk tolerance to balance risk and technology with requirements, cost, and schedule
Competitive spirit accepting of challenges with a willingness to learn and recover from mistakes
Willingness to learn and explore on your own, and travel, when necessary, in support of business goals
Strong desire to work at a smaller company free of many of the “big company” roadblocks
Strong written and oral communication skills with experience presenting technical material
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship is required
Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Passion for both program startup and test and integration
A proven drive for rigor in system and subsystem verification
Skills needed for program startup including requirement generation, allocation, and verification
Lab experience to support/lead the Integration and Test efforts up to and including verification/validation/acceptance with a focus on automation in testing
Experience with Electronic Warfare (comms and/or non-comms), PNT, and Communications waveforms
Proven field experience that demonstrates the ability to understand customer use cases and to rapidly adapt to changing needs
Perform supporting analysis needed for proposals and documentation
Be a voice into the direction of product development and future pursuits
Work solutions to program problems across the company
Support new business initiatives as required to include contribution to technical content, distribution, and collection/validation of Engineering artifacts across all Engineering disciplines
Mentorship and growth of System Engineers
Communications and Non-Communications Electronic Support and Electronic Attack experience
Conversant in Communications and Non-Communications signal properties, their measurement and analysis
Working knowledge of transceiver design and the ability to contribute to disruptive product design
Digital Signal Processing experience is a plus
Expertise in EW System verification using standard test equipment and special purpose subsystems
Experience with Test Automation software
Strong preference for hands-on work
Understanding of Open Systems standards and experience using them (SOSA, CMOSS, MORA, VICTORY)
Possess acute attention to detail and be proactive and self-motivating
Willingness to help establish and mature processes and procedures in a growing small company atmosphere
Experience with hardware architecture, specification, design, integration, and testing
Ability to work with customers to develop and document system requirements
Demonstrate a strong understanding of hardware engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and computer architecture
Coordinate work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
Ability to design, analyze, and evaluate hardware products
Experience following processes to ensure quality and predictability of hardware development
Develop models or simulations and apply advanced computer programs, analytical techniques, or control strategies to effectively meet requirements and resolve problems
Critical thinker, with prudent risk tolerance to balance risk and technology with requirements, cost, and schedule
Competitive spirit accepting of challenges with a willingness to learn and recover from mistakes
Willingness to learn and explore on your own, and travel, when necessary, in support of business goals
Strong desire to work at a smaller company free of many of the 'big company' roadblocks
Strong written and oral communication skills with experience presenting technical material
Preferred
5+ years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or other relevant technical field
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Immediately vested 401K match
100% coverage options for the employee
75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums
Flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses
Paid time off
Federal holidays
Company
Pacific Defense
Pacific Defense designs, engineers and manufactures defense electronics products and solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Travis Slocumb
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-06
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