Principal Mission / Systems EngineerApplied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Principal Mission / Systems Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.
AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST's work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.This is an ONSITE position at the San Jose, CA location.What You Will Do:Collaborate with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country.Generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary.Be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond.May travel up to 25%Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant prior experienceActive and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceMinimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in systems engineering including experience with design, development and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexityExperience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issuesExperience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycleExperience with systems integration, test execution, and test results documentationHands-on experience with Linux and/or Linux variantsExperience problem solving and debuggingExperience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilitiesExperience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teamsAbility to work weekends and nights periodically to support integration and testing effortsQualifications We Prefer:Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of workExperience developing system level designs, high level control and data interfacesExperience with bid and proposal activities related to system development.Experience with RF, fiber optics, and/or telecommunications standards and processing techniquesExperience with design, development, integration and test of complex communication systemsExperience developing high speed processing hardware or complex control softwareExperience developing training courses and training othersExperience with Linux scripting languages, such as Python or BashExperience in generating test scripts to automate integrationUnderstanding of telecommunications systems concepts and signal processing fundamentalsExisting TS/SCI with polygraph (within the last 24 months)What We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programRelocation Eligibility – EligibleAnd more!