- Field
- Engineering, other disciplines
- Location
- Germantown, MD
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- $110k to $135k
What you would own
- System & Payload Integration Lead integration of EO/IR payloads into customer platforms.
- Understand and validate payload-to-platform interfaces, including power, data, mechanical, and communication protocols.
- Support both prime and sub-contractor integration scenarios Translating customer system.
What they are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field) 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, test engineering, or field engineering roles.
- Hands-on experience with system-level integration and troubleshooting.
- Ability to operate without detailed manuals in dynamic environments.
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel 35% annually based upon needs, with 2 to 3 weeks of initial training internationally.
- Experience working with integrated hardware systems (components, subsystems, payloads, or platforms) Electrical wiring, connectors, and harnesses Power distribution and signal flow Mechanical interfaces and physical integration Comfort performing assembly/disassembly and field diagnostics.
- Experience supporting software-enabled systems or SDK-based integrations.
- Understanding of communication protocols, data/message flow, and system interfaces.
- Experience in troubleshooting software issues related to upgrades or configuration.
- Experience executing or supporting test procedures and system validation.
- Ability to interpret test data and communicate results clearly.
- Preferred Qualifications Experience with EO/IR, ISR, radar, sensor, UAV, or defense systems.
- Experience working with government, defense, or security customers.
- Prior customer-facing technical role (Field Engineer, Systems Integrator, Solutions Engineer) Experience supporting international engineering teams.
- Familiarity with UAV, maritime, vehicle, or other surveillance platforms Key.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.