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We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.\nWe are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a talented, self-motivated, and experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer with demonstrated success in technically leading engineering teams to develop and deliver new and/or improved products that meet requirements. The Principal Systems Engineer provides systems engineering methodology expertise across R&D and product development programs, is a key partner with operations, and contributes to business opportunities of strategic importance.\nThe Principal Systems Engineer works collaboratively with program managers and project chief engineers to ensure successful program execution and is responsible for guiding program teams to solve problems through a holistic, systems engineering approach. This position requires expert technical capability and communication skills, effective forward thinking to take advantage of opportunities and prevent issues, and the ability to work with engineering leadership to grow an effective engineering organization. To be successful in this role, the individual should possess technical depth to perform deep-dive analysis and apply properly tailored systems engineering process, as well as technical breadth to work through complex issues across disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware). This individual can work autonomously with only high-level objectives, can work on problems of diverse complexity and scope, and demonstrates expert engineering judgment.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nTechnically lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications using systems engineering methodology\nOwn the systems engineering process on the program and ensure proper systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation activities are completed\nAct as the program technical champion, representative, and point of contact (POC)\nPrepare for and present at all major design reviews, including internal and external (customer) reviews\nProvide technical expertise in planning for IR&D and new product initiatives\nSupport proposal efforts for new business opportunities\nSupport travel to Fairfax, Virginia corporate headquarters, as needed (up to 25%)\nPerform other duties as assigned\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field\nMinimum of 9 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 7 years with a master’s degree\nDemonstrated experience leading the development and delivery of complex spaceflight or aerospace hardware from concept through qualification, production, and customer delivery.\nHighly accomplished in one or more engineering or scientific domains of expertise, with fluency across multiple relevant technical/scientific domains\nProficient in application of systems engineering methodology to product design and development\nAbility to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets\nExcellent organization and communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nMS degree in a STEM field\nExperience in software defined systems\nExperience with space industry product development life cycles\nExperience in product development for high-reliability, high-survivability, and/or space environment applications\nExperience with complex electronics product design at low level of integration, e.g., PCBAs, mechanical structures, mission software, FPGA firmware, etc.\nExperience with Xilinx family devices, including Zynq UltraScale+ or Versal architecture\nKnowledge of VPX standards (VITA 46 and VITA 65) and demonstrated experience implementing embedded hardware\nExperience in electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, PCB routing, high-speed data design, mixed-signal analysis/design, signal integrity analysis, etc.\nExperience in signal processing and/or algorithm development\nExperience with CAD tools, e.g., PSpice, LTspice, Altium, SOLIDWORKS, Keysight ADS, etc.\nExperience with systems engineering related tools, e.g., STK, MATLAB Simulink, requirements management/databases, MBSE, etc.\nExperience with one or more levels of the OSI model and understanding of networking protocols\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $84,000 - $200,000\nPlease Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.\nBenefits\nHired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:\nHealth benefitsMedical \nDental \nVision\nBasic life with AD&D\nShort term disability\nLong term disability\nAncillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)\nSpending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)\n\nPaid time off\nHolidays\n401(k) (including company match)\nTuition reimbursement\nLeaves (Parental, maternity, and military)\nAnnual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)\n\nTrident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. \nTrident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact .\nPay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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