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:

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

What You Bring:

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

Preferred Experience:

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

Why This Opportunity?

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

Important Notes:

• 100% onsite in Canonsburg, PA
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• 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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