What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Sentar?
Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.
Sentar is seeking a Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA supporting Airborne Networking and Advanced Development Technical Support.
**This position is pre award and is contingent on contract award.**
Qualifications:
Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI
Education: Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience. Equivalent experience is defined as additional directly relevant technical experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering supporting DOW or complex airborne platform-based systems
- Experience supporting airborne, communications, or mission-critical systems
- Experience in system design, integration, testing, or fielding
- Experience with requirements development, verification, and validation
- Experience supporting installation, certification, or operational test activities
- Experience working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or cross-functional engineering environment
Desired:
- Extensive experience (e.g., 10 years) supporting complex DOW technical programs
- Experience supporting airborne or SATCOM-based communication systems
- Experience with secure communications systems or classified environments
- Experience supporting test events such as SOVTs or similar operational verification efforts
- Experience supporting readiness certifications or technical review boards
- Experience in technical leadership or project management roles
- Experience coordinating across multi-service or joint stakeholders
Benefits at Sentar:
Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
- Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
- Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
- Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
- Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
- Mental health awareness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and Awards programs
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