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Silvus is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior R&D Systems Engineer to join our Research & Development team. In this pivotal role, you will report to the Senior Director of R&D Electronic Warfare and lead the definition and development of next-generation Networked Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. The successful individual in this role will bridge the gap between complex RF hardware, advanced signal processing software, and distributed networking architectures. You will work within a multi-disciplinary R&D team to architect systems that not only detect and counter threats but coordinate these effects across a mesh of intelligent nodes. This position requires a rigorous systems engineering approach to capture designs, manage requirements, and ensure mission success in contested RF environments.
Job Responsibility:
System Architecture & Design: Lead the architectural definition of networked EW systems, decomposing high-level mission requirements into detailed hardware, software, and firmware specifications
Requirements Management: Utilize modern requirements management tools to capture, trace, and maintain system requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring full coverage from customer needs to validation testing
Technical Documentation: Author and maintain critical engineering artifacts, including System Design Descriptions (SDD), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), ConOps, and Test Plans
MBSE Implementation: Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to model system behaviors, states, and data flows, ensuring coherency across distributed network nodes
Integration & Test Leadership: Define and oversee system integration strategies
lead hands-on integration events involving RF hardware, embedded software, and network emulators in both lab and field environments
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical bridge between RF, FPGA, Software, and Mechanical engineering teams, facilitating trade studies to balance performance, SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power), and cost
Performance Analysis: Develop simulation models (MATLAB/Python) to predict system performance under realistic channel conditions and validate these models against field test data
Travel Requirements - occasional travel for team meetings
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex hardware/software systems, with a strong understanding of the V-model, requirements decomposition, and lifecycle management
Proven experience in one or more following domains: Electronic Warfare (EA/ES/EP), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Tactical Radios / Wireless Communications (MANET, MIMO, Mesh), or Radar Systems
Hands-on experience with modern systems engineering and requirements tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM DOORS / DOORS Next Gen, Jama Connect, or Sparx Enterprise Architect
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
Nice to have:
Master of Science degree Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Understanding of distributed EW concepts, such as TDOA/FDOA geolocation, coherent distributed jamming, or collaborative sensing across a MANET
MBSE Mastery: proficiency in SysML (System Modeling Language) and experience creating executable system models
RF & Networking fluency
knowledge of RF propagation, link budgets, and modulation techniques
Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast) and tactical data links (e.g., Link 16, ATAK integrations)
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or Simulink for data analysis and algorithm modeling
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical data to non-technical stakeholders and government customers