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Senior Systems Engineer

Hardware FYI
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
  • Decompose the system architecture into consumable tasks for engineering teams
  • Manage and analyze Customer and derived requirements
  • Work with embedded software, applications software, FPGA, and hardware teams daily to solve difficult engineering challenges
  • Lead a multi-functional agile-based development team
  • Bid estimates to include Cost and Schedule generation
  • Interface with suppliers to provide best value technical solutions
  • Write test plans/procedures
  • Minimum requirement: BS in EE, CS, or relevant discipline; MS preferred
  • Familiarity with military communication waveforms and RF performance parameters
  • Proficiency in programming and/or hardware description languages such as C, C , Python, VHDL/Verilog
  • Experience configuring and managing lab test systems
  • Familiarity with embedded platforms including ARM and Xilinx MPSoC with embedded Linux
  • Experience with DoD Type 1 evaluations/certifications is a plus
  • Familiarity with RF measurements and radio configuration tools

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