Sr. Systems Engineer

Location: Hybrid in San Diego, CA

Overview: Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Sr. System Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in system architecture and enterprise software systems, with a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills. This role involves developing detailed system architecture, guiding system development, and interfacing with various groups to ensure successful implementation and sustainment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed system architecture/concept of operations briefings.
• Generate systems requirements and develop other system documentation.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interface with software development, testing, integration, deployment, and sustainment teams.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline.
• 8 years of related experience or equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications.
• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of NSG Standards for Electro-Optical (EO) and/or Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) data.
• Experience evaluating provided sample GEOINT data and its conformance to NSG Standards.
• Experience participating in product development working groups (PDWG) to provide feedback and identify formal redlines to update technical specifications.
• Experience navigating and evaluating potential system changes as a result of updates to system interface changes.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment.
• Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher-level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates.
• 5+ years of system architecture experience with enterprise software systems.

Compensation:

• $150,000-$220,000 **depending on experience
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and sick leave if required by law)

This job opens for applications on 4/21/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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