Distinguished Engineer / Technical Staff – Advanced Systems (MK48 Program)

Canonsburg, PA (100% Onsite)
$180K – $200K + Full Benefits + Relocation Assistance

Lead the Architecture Behind Mission-Critical Defense Systems

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff to support advanced undersea and defense systems programs.

This is a highly visible, technical leadership role where you will drive system architecture, guide cross-functional engineering teams, and contribute to the development of next-generation technologies used in national defense and security applications.

If you are a deep technical expert in hardware systems with experience in high-speed electronics, FPGA-based architectures, and complex system integration, this is a rare opportunity to lead at the highest level.

What You'll Do:

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  Lead system architecture and design for complex hardware systems
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  Drive design and integration across:
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    Digital, analog, and power electronics
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    Firmware and embedded systems
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  Conduct and lead:
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    Design trade studies
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    Technical reviews
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    System-level analysis and modeling
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  Architect solutions for:
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    DC/AC and DC/DC systems
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    High-speed data and processing platforms
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  Guide teams through:
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    Circuit design, integration, and verification
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    Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
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  Lead high-impact projects with significant technical and program risk
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  Mentor engineers across multiple disciplines
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  Collaborate with program leadership to manage:
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    Risk mitigation
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    Performance metrics (SPI/CPI, Earned Value, etc.)
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  Drive innovation and contribute to future product roadmaps

What You Bring:

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  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
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  10+ years of experience in advanced hardware/system engineering
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  Strong expertise in:
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    FPGA, SoC, CPLD architectures
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    High-speed digital systems (5+ Gbps)
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    DDR4, flash memory, high-density interconnects
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  Experience with:
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    Analog, digital, and power electronics design
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    System-level integration and debugging
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  Knowledge of:
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    CAN, OpenVPX, PIC-SIG standards
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  Hands-on experience with lab/test equipment:
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    Oscilloscopes, power sources, probes, etc.
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  Strong leadership, communication, and technical documentation skills

Preferred Experience:

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  Architecting complex defense or embedded systems
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  High-frequency magnetics design
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  Circuit design from schematic through layout and BOM
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  Tools such as:
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    OrCAD / PSPICE
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    LTSpice
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    Mathcad, Visio
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  Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams

Why This Opportunity?

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  Lead cutting-edge defense and undersea systems programs
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  High-impact role with architectural ownership
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  Work alongside elite engineering teams solving complex challenges
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  Strong compensation + full benefits
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  Relocation assistance available
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  Long-term program stability and career growth

Important Notes:

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  100% onsite in Canonsburg, PA
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  Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
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  U.S. Citizenship required
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  No visa sponsorship available

If you're a senior-level engineer ready to lead complex systems and drive innovation in defense technology—we'd love to connect.

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