Lead System Engineer
Job details
- Pay
- $90,000 – $120,000 a year
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Staff / principal
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 14, 2026
About this role
Black River Systems Company
Lead Systems Engineer
Black River Systems Company, a small, established research-oriented engineering firm headquartered in Utica, NY, is looking for a Systems Engineer to help us research, design and analyze state-of-the-art sensor systems, such as radar or electro-optical systems. The candidate should have a strong background in applied mathematics or engineering.
Candidates should have an interest and experience in signal and image processing, control systems, estimation or tracking, or digital communications. The position is established to work in a team environment to develop technical solutions for our customers in areas such as algorithm development, functional analysis, performance tradeoff studies, prototype development, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics, applied physics, electrical engineering or related field, a master’s degree is a plus.
- A minimum of 5 years professional experience in signal and image processing, control systems digital communications, estimation theory and sensor development preferred.
- Solid communication, documentation, and collaborative/teamwork skills.
- Experience with scientific computing languages (e.g. Python, Matlab, R, and/or Julia) and other software-based simulation is strongly desired.
- Ability to simulate and/or analyze system performance.
- Project engineering skills (definition, design, development, test and validation) are desired.
- US citizenship - must have or be eligible for a Department of Defense security clearance.
Black River Systems is a growing, employee-owned company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers while investing in the success of our employees. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative small business.
We are looking for an exceptional employee with strong technical skills and a personality suited to the small business environment. If you meet the qualifications and have an interest in the position, please send your resume to: [email protected]..
Black River Systems is an EEO/AA employer. We are an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities or any other basis protected by federal law. In addition, Black River Systems Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities and employees.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Location also in Syracuse NY. You will be required to obtain a department of defense security clearance therefore must be a US citizen to acquire this.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- professional: 5 years (Required)
Security clearance:
- Secret (Preferred)
Work Location: In person