Senior Engineer, Software Systems (R4903)

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join the Hivemind Solutions Systems Engineering team. In this role, the candidate will support the design, development, integration, and validation of complex systems leveraging the Hivemind autonomy software. This role requires a strong foundation in systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate stakeholder needs into robust technical solutions.

Define, analyze, and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with mission objectives

Develop system architectures and perform trade studies to balance performance, cost, and risk

Coordinate and manage interfaces across hardware, software, and external systems

Support system integration, verification, and validation activities, including test planning and execution

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the system lifecycle

A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s Degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience

B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering)

Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements

Experience with MBSE and related efforts

Experience working in cross-functional teams

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally

Organized and methodical

Software engineer experience in C++ and/or Python

Experience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics

Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)

Expertise with Requirement & Design decomposition

Experience in any/all of the following: Autonomy, Aircraft, Unmanned Vehicles

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

 

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

 

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

 

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