Senior Systems Engineer - DoD Clearance Required

Security Clearance Requirement

***Candidates must have a current DoD security clearance or a recently expired one.

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates has partnered with a premier U.S. defense technology organization to identify a visionary Senior Systems Engineer to spearhead the evolution of sophisticated training, simulation, and mission-critical defense platforms. In this high-impact role, you will champion technical execution across multidisciplinary engineering divisions, driving the architectural integrity and operational readiness of next-generation national security programs. StaffRight Associates is managing this exclusive search to find a technical leader capable of transforming complex customer requirements into robust, high-performance deployment realities in Binghamton, New York.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and refine comprehensive system structures for advanced defense, simulation, and operational training installations.

• Drive the entire engineering lifecycle, encompassing thorough requirement assessment, architectural formulation, cross-functional integration, validation, and long-term platform sustainment.

• Champion modernization campaigns to smoothly transition legacy defense infrastructures into state-of-the-art technological systems.

• Synthesize technical efforts across hardware, software, verification, and program management domains to guarantee seamless product synthesis.

• Maximize operational parameters by evaluating system capabilities and pioneering enhancements for long-term reliability and maintainability.

• Command pivotal technical reviews, structural design forums, and rigorous engineering trade analyses.

• Isolate and resolve intricate, system-level operational bottlenecks spanning interconnected hardware, software, network protocols, and data interfaces.

• Cultivate engineering excellence by mentoring junior personnel and instilling highly disciplined technical methodologies.

• Validate mission readiness through the execution of comprehensive system demonstrations, rigorous integration testing, and formal customer documentation.

What You Bring

• Active Requirement: Absolute necessity to secure and sustain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher), alongside the capability to qualify for Special Access Authorizations. Due to federal contract mandates, U.S. Citizenship is strictly required.

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely aligned technical domain.

• Professional Longevity: Between 8 and 20 years of dedicated expertise advancing complex aerospace, defense, or high-consequence mission environments.

• Technical Prowess: Proven mastery in Systems Integration, System Architecture Development, and multi-faceted technical remediation.

• Leadership Capability: Demonstrated background directing cross-functional technical teams within complex engineering matrix environments.

• Operational Agility: Readiness to accommodate occasional domestic travel and variable extended work hours as necessitated by project delivery timelines.

Highly Valued Technical Specializations

Preference will be given to candidates possessing exposure to one or more of the following frameworks, interfaces, or methodologies:

• Mission Systems Integration

• Electronic Warfare

• Radar or EO/IR Sensor Technologies

• C4ISR Systems

• Avionics Integration

• Secure Communications

• Signal Processing

• Ethernet/TCP/IP Networking

• MIL-STD-1553

• ARINC 429 or ARINC 664

• Systems Modeling

• Interface Management

• Agile, Scrum, or traditional methodologies

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Annual Base Salary: $153,000 - $170,000 structured as a full-time, direct-hire position.

• Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive relocation support package available for qualified out-of-area professionals.

• Benefits Package: Comprehensive corporate benefits package accompanying standard compensation.

About Binghamton, NY

Nestled in New York scenic Southern Tier, Binghamton offers a rare balance of career vitality and family-focused living. On the professional front, the region has evolved into a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense tech, anchored by major industry players and the world-class research engine of Binghamton University. This creates an excellent climate for career longevity without the cutthroat congestion of a massive metro area. For families, that professional growth is paired with an exceptionally affordable cost of living. Excellent public schools, safe, tight-knit suburban neighborhoods like Endwell and Chenango Bridge, and beautiful parks provide a nurturing environment to raise children. Ultimately, Binghamton allows you to build a high-impact career while maintaining the time, space, and financial freedom to actually enjoy life with the people who matter most.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.