Senior Systems Engineer
What Impact You'll Have
GRVTY is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to support the full lifecycle development of our Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) family of vehicles and advanced navigation products. In this role you will apply systems engineering principles to define requirements, develop performance criteria, conduct analyses, and support integration and test activities. You will work across engineering disciplines to maintain overall system cohesiveness from concept through field testing and customer demonstrations. You will join a team of dedicated engineers and scientists who are pushing the boundaries of maritime technology to deliver exceptional products and capabilities.
What You'll be Owning
Contribute to AUV system architecture definition and selection of supporting sensors
Conduct trade studies to evaluate alternatives for sensors, battery systems, mechanical implementations, and interfaces
Create documentation for interface control documents, architecture diagrams, design presentations, test plans and procedures, and assembly instructions
Analyze field test data to diagnose performance anomalies and refine algorithms
Partner with all engineering disciplines to ensure desired performance of products
Lead the planning and conduct of product environmental tests and field testing
Lead integration of third-party sensors and payloads
Participate in testing, customer demonstrations, and deliveries
Mentor and provide technical guidance to mid-level and junior GNC engineers
What You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
15+ years of professional systems engineering experience on complex hardware/software systems
Experience with integration and test processes, including test procedure development and anomaly resolution
Strong ability to produce clear, well-organized technical documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to technical and customer audiences
This is a full-time position with the expectation of a minimum 40-hour commitment per work week. The regular workdays are Monday – Friday around the core hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 100% on-site requirement. Regular attendance is essential to permit the team to function effectively. The job is performed in an indoor office environment. An employee in this position frequently sits or stands in the same location with opportunity to move about; regularly thinks, concentrates, analyzes, interprets, interacts with others, and communicates orally and in writing; regularly reads, sees, hears, and speaks; regularly uses a computer; and frequently uses hands to write, type, finger, handle, or feel.
US Citizenship required
What Would be Nice to Have
Experience with AUV, USV, or other autonomous vehicle programs in a systems engineering capacity
Familiarity with underwater navigation sensors and systems (INS, DVL, acoustic, etc)
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
Active DoD clearance
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
The pay range for this position is: $190,000.00 - $210,000.00
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Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
California Pay Range
$190,000—$210,000 USD