Senior Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Systems Engineer role is onsite in Frederick, MD, and pays $131,000–$177,000 per year. WGS Systems develops technology for communications and defense industries, with work spanning electronics, hardware integration, and software. The engineer supports product development by shaping system architectures, managing requirements and configuration, and planning and conducting integration and qualification testing. The role contributes to customer programs through technical analysis, demonstrations, and risk resolution across hardware and software disciplines.

What you'll do

• Conduct research and trade studies to develop architectures
• manage program configuration and requirements
• serve as program engineer for selected programs
• develop test plans and procedures
• design product and test configuration items
• coordinate qualification testing
• conduct integration, testing, and demonstrations
• perform root-cause analysis and support technical risk management
• present milestones and other products to customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior systems engineer

systems engineering

defense

aerospace

communications

hardware integration

software development

rf systems

frederick md

wgs systems

$131k–$177k/year

u.s. citizen

security clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with matching
• health insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, 8+ years of systems engineering experience in defense, aerospace, or intelligence, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Field work and travel are under 10%; occasional flight testing may be involved.

About the employer

WGS SYSTEMS LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.