Senior Systems Engineer is a highly experienced professional responsible for leading systems engineering efforts across the product lifecycle. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in solving complex technical challenges. The Senior Systems Engineer will take ownership of key engineering tasks, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of systems engineering practices. Roles & Responsibilities + Lead systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and Verification & Validation, ensuring compliance with technical and programmatic objectives. + Develop and maintain foundational systems engineering documentation, such as the Systems Engineering Master Plan (SEMP), System Requirements Documents (SRD), and V&V Plans. + Facilitate and oversee the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and ensure system compatibility across all subsystems. + Perform trade studies, feasibility analyses, and risk assessments to inform design decisions and technical strategies. + Oversee and participate in system-level testing, Verification & Validation activities, ensuring alignment with requirements and customer expectations. + Provide technical leadership and mentorship to systems engineering teams, fostering professional growth and technical excellence. + Provides constructive technical feedback. + Demonstrates the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback. + Understands that it is critical to act as a united team during external meetings and demonstrates that understanding. + Fosters a collaborative environment, helping to raise the technical skill of the team. + Demonstrates interpersonal tact when working with others. + Serve as a key contributor to technical proposals, white papers, and customer presentations, providing systems engineering expertise. + Lead design reviews and ensure technical readiness for program milestones. + Act as a primary point of contact for technical issues, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges. + Promote innovation and forward-thinking approaches to solve complex problems and support emerging technologies. + Assists in the preparation of project schedules for systems engineering tasks, ensuring efficient use of time and budget. + Tracks project progress for systems engineering tasks, regularly prepares reports, and ensures that deadlines are met. + Stays up to date with the latest systems engineering trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporates them into the team’s design and development processes to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness with management support. + Performs other duties as directed. Qualifications & Requirements  Education & Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline + 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, including significant experience leading technical efforts + Extensive experience with stakeholder needs elicitation, requirements engineering, and specification derivation + Proven track record in design integration, system testing, and Verification & Validation practices Required Skills/Abilities: + Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software systems and their interfaces + Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide junior and mid-level engineers + Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills + Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment + Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365, Teams) + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skill Preferred Skills/Abilities: + Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience, education, or certification(s) + Expertise in ISO/IEEE 15288, ISO/IEEE 29148, MBSE, and SysML + Experience with military standards, such as MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810 + Proficiency with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies + Experience with scripting or data processing tools + In-depth knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense contracts and requirements + Familiarity with electro-optical systems or related technologies + Demonstrated experience in process improvement and implementing organizational change Physical Requirements: + Ability to work in an office environment and occasionally in an assembly area + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds + Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components **Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.   Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. 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