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Senior System Engineer

Rise Technical
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/20/2026 CLOSED ON 5/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior System Engineer position at Rise Technical?

Tech Fellow (Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer)


$150,000 - $200,000 Benefits 401k PTO


Based in Warner Robins or Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid position)


*Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance*



Are you an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer looking for a senior technical leadership opportunity where you can become the go-to SME within a leading defense business, working on advanced avionics and self-protection systems for military aircraft?


On offer is the opportunity to join a highly respected international defense engineering company, working on mission-critical aerospace programmes with long-term stability and the chance to lead complex systems engineering activities at the highest technical level.


This company are a well-established global engineering business with decades of success delivering cutting-edge defense and aerospace solutions. Known for their agile approach, strong relationships with major primes, and specialist expertise within avionics and electronic warfare, they continue to grow their US operations while maintaining a collaborative, technically driven culture.


On offer is a technically challenging and highly autonomous position where you will play a key role in systems architecture, integration, verification, and customer engagement across advanced Electronic Warfare Self-Protection Systems. You will lead technical problem solving, support high-level engineering decisions, and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the organisation.


This role would suit an Electronic Warfare or Avionics Systems Engineer seeking a senior-level technical position within a growing defense organization, where they can work on cutting-edge aerospace systems, influence high-level engineering decisions, and establish themselves as a recognised subject matter expert.


The Role:


*Lead systems engineering activities across advanced avionics and electronic warfare programmes

*Develop system architectures, requirements, integration, verification, and validation activities

*Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams on mission-critical aerospace projects

*Hybrid working, strong benefits package, long-term stability, and technical leadership opportunities


The Candidate:


*Experience within Electronic Warfare, avionics, or defence/aerospace systems engineering

*Strong background in systems architecture, signal processing, integration, and verification

*US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance


Reference Number: BBBH274380

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now” or contact Tiernan Conlon at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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