Pacific Defense · 19 hours ago
PNT Senior Systems Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expPacific Defense develops advanced electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. They are seeking a PNT Senior Systems Engineer to advance their Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies, providing engineering analyses and leading hands-on testing efforts.
ManufacturingMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain technical baselines that meet contractual requirements across multiple programs, aligning with diverse product specifications
Integrate requirements from various projects to ensure consistency and feasibility within the technical baseline
Manage program execution within established cost and schedule baselines, effectively handling multiple funding sources
Coordinate financial and resource allocation across different funding streams to ensure optimal program performance and adherence to budget constraints
Understand and analyze the architecture of navigation and timing systems, ensuring robust integration and performance
Define and utilize key metrics to evaluate the performance, reliability, and accuracy of PNT systems
Derive detailed requirements for various subsystems based on overall system architecture and performance evaluation metrics
Collaborate with software, hardware design, and FPGA teams to integrate system components and ensure successful project outcomes
Facilitate communication and collaboration among diverse engineering disciplines to address challenges and drive innovation
Mentor junior engineers across multiple disciplines, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Lead the PNT product line, influencing the direction of technology and future initiatives through strategic planning and technical expertise
Lead hands-on integration and testing efforts with software, hardware design, and FPGA teams to verify system performance, reliability, and compliance with specifications
Lead program startup activities, including requirements development, task allocation, and execution oversight, ensuring projects are initiated with clear objectives and structured plans
Prepare and present PNT concepts, designs, and analyses to influence internal investments and secure new business opportunities
Effectively communicate technical information to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship is required
Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
BS degree in related technical field
8+ years of experience with engineering communications, PNT, Communications, and/or EW systems
Experience with proposal writing
Excellent oral and written communications
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and client-facing skills
Highly motivated and self-starting
Security Clearance: SECRET minimum with eligibility for TS/SCI a plus
Benefits
Immediately vested 401K match
100% coverage options for the employee
75% coverage for dependents' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums
Flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses
Paid time off
Federal holidays
Company
Pacific Defense
Pacific Defense designs, engineers and manufactures defense electronics products and solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Travis Slocumb
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-06
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