Systems Engineer

• ELSYS
• Warner Robins, GA
• (Open Rank) Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) tuition reimbursement United States, Georgia, Warner Robins 151 Osigian Boulevard (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026
  Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).

Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.

GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority.

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9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Project/Unit Description The Electronic Systems Lifecycle Division (ESL) develops Hardware in the Loop (HITL) test sets, test tools, analysis tools and test methods for US Air Force, Army, and Navy sponsors. This research is critical for supporting development, debugging, analysis and testing of Electronic Warfare (EW) and Integrated EW (IEW) systems. The Lifecycle Systems Engineering Branch (LSEB) of ESL develops DoD Electronic Warfare and Avionics systems Test and Evaluation solutions, with a specific focus on the design, development, and application of these systems. LSEB works and operates across the systems engineering domain, including project planning, concept of operations (CONOPS), requirements elicitation, design, implementation, verification, and validation, including independent verification and validation (IV&V) work. Job Purpose The Systems Engineer oversees and coordinates the work of technical teams on systems projects, ensuring the successful design, implementation, operation, and technical management of those projects. Taking a holistic approach to systems engineering, the Systems Engineer ensures that all aspects of a system project are considered and addressed. The Systems Engineer works closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and then develops and documents technical requirements that meet those needs. The Systems Engineer leads the design team in developing a system architecture that meets all of the requirements. After the system is designed, the Systems Engineer oversees the implementation of the system, working with the implementation team to ensure that it meets all of the requirements. Once the system is deployed, the Systems Engineer manages the technical aspects of the system, including monitoring performance, troubleshooting problems, and making improvements. Key Responsibilities Create product or system definitions and conduct initial requirements analysis

Contribute to technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes

Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements

Interface with and begin to work with disparate engineering teams for technical tasking Additional Responsibilities Develop novel, technical approaches to support the Department of Defense (DoD) system life cycle

Work closely with customers, subject matter experts, and project teams

Provide on-site support and troubleshooting of software and hardware systems

Work on and test with physical electronic hardware systems and operational test systems (OFPs)

Perform task management

Perform systems engineering analysis relating to EW/Avionics systems

Perform other duties as assigned Required Minimum Qualifications Experience with electrical warfare or avionics systems testing or relevant test hardware development

Experience working on an engineering team

Experience defining, reviewing, and verifying system requirements Preferred Qualifications Active Secret Clearance

Experience with software development and/or test

Experience with RF test hardware (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)

Experience with Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)

Experience with electrical power and control systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with versioning control systems such as Git

Willingness to travel Travel Requirements 10%

• 25% travel Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement.

The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related fields of study Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels. U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.