Senior Systems Engineer
Corsair Technical ServicesHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- US Citizen
- 10+ years relevant experience in systems engineering, with 5+ years leading data link integration for UAS, tactical aircraft, or similar platforms.
- Proven delivery of at least one UAS (or airborne) program from requirements through flight test with ownership of the data link/communications stack.
- Expertise with RF communications and networked datalinks: LOS/BLOS, SATCOM, CDL, Link-16 or other tactical links.
- Hands-on experience with SDRs/radios and encryption/COMSEC.
- Strong RF engineering fundamentals.
- Proficiency with systems tools & methods: requirements management, MBSE, ICD development, configuration management, and V&V planning.
- Experience with SIL/HWIL setups and test equipment.
- Excellent technical leadership, planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- UAS-specific experience with C2 links, payload video, STANAG standards, and GCS interoperability.
- Experience with airworthiness/certification and environmental/safety standards.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity for embedded/avionics systems.
- Familiarity with SATCOM and spectrum authorization/coordination.
- Background in routing over contested/denied environments and anti-jam techniques.
- Experience coordinating with range authorities and frequency management.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $140K to $160K.
- Hybrid work model with onsite participation required one week a month.
Corsair Technical Services is a veteran-owned small business providing government and industry customers with quality, high-fidelity training systems, supportability engineering, logistics services, and business capture and proposal services. Corsair offers military and commercial client’s a highly experienced maintenance and logistics workforce. Corsair’s customers include all the major aerospace prime contractors as well as the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. Experience includes fixed and rotary wing aircraft (both manned and unmanned) UAVs, ground defense systems, and space exploration systems for both domestic and international customers. Founded in 1991, Corsair has a long legacy of helping clients and their clients achieve successful outcomes.