Garnet River · 4 hours ago
Senior Principal System Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expGarnet River is a full-service information technology company that customizes solutions for its clients. They are seeking a Senior Principal System Engineer to lead complex systems engineering efforts and provide technical direction for advanced electronic and software-intensive systems.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureIT ManagementOutsourcingSecurityStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Nicole DeAngelis
Responsibilities
Own the technical baseline for requirements, architecture, design
Direct design concepts, studies, and evaluate changes decisions to meet technical objectives
Establish, track, monitor, and report System Engineering Leading Indicators
Execute sole technical decision authority on a program through the system lifecycle
Chair internal reviews leading up to major milestone reviews and acting as the Engineering approval stakeholder for major milestones
Lead the application of advanced engineering principles, procedures, and techniques to perform systems engineering tasks related to the development of electronic and software-intensive systems and subsystems across programs
Serve as the primary technical consultant, guiding program teams on the most suitable technical approaches and solutions for complex challenges
Exercise independent judgment in evaluating advanced technical methods, techniques, and data to solve significant and unique issues across systems engineering disciplines
Direct the application of existing principles while contributing to the development of new policies and ideas. Leverage cross-disciplinary expertise to advance the organization's technical capabilities
Direct the development and application of innovative solutions and contribute to the advancement of company objectives and strategic goals
Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and knowledge transfer to ensure individual growth and organizational development
Oversee architectural design, system performance evaluations, and risk mitigation strategies, identifying both technical risks and creative ways to mitigate them
Maintain a strong awareness of technological advancements in systems engineering and actively contribute to the improvement of processes, policies, and methods across the organization
Interface with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and interdisciplinary teams to drive project success, ensuring that systems meet all performance, cost, and schedule requirements
Lead system design studies, evaluate technical risks, and communicate findings and advancements through briefings, presentations, and technical papers
Actively lead proposal efforts, offering technical advice, developing system architectures, and preparing cost estimates
Develop proposals for new business, including technical planning and cost estimation, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals
Participate in broader organization projects, requiring effective persuasion of diverse stakeholders and the ability to articulate advanced technical information to non-technical audiences
Comply with Client’s Quality Management System
Comply with Client’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
Comply with Client’s Human Resources Procedures
Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of relevant organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, plus a minimum of 12 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience; or a PhD with 5 years of experience in a related field
Strong technical leadership experience leading large complex programs
Demonstrated expertise in solving complex, ambiguous engineering problems and developing innovative solutions
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and work on significant issues impacting broader business goals
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior executives
Ability to work under project deadlines, applying advanced engineering judgment and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions
Knowledge of industry-standard software and systems tools, including DOORS, EPDM, and All Change, with the ability to lead technical discussions and make impactful decisions
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance, if necessary
Company
Garnet River
Full-service information technology company, IT services, IT staffing
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Richards
CEO
Ken Hausam
Chief Technology Officer
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