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

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. #SystemsEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #FPGA #HardwareEngineering #EmbeddedSystems #DefenseJobs #AerospaceJobs #DoD #HighSpeedDesign #DigitalDesign #AnalogDesign #PowerElectronics #EngineeringLeadership #NowHiring #PennsylvaniaJobs #CanonsburgPA #AdvancedEngineering #NationalSecurity #ClearedJobs #CareerOpportunity