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Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Precise Systems is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Console Display Unit (CDU) Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, evaluation, documentation, and sustainment of Console Display Unit systems supporting Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare programs. The CDU Systems Engineer will provide systems engineering support for operator display units, control interfaces, hardware/software integration, system interfaces, test events, configuration changes, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems, operator consoles, display systems, embedded hardware/software, tactical systems, or command-and-control interfaces in a DoD engineering environment. This position requires the ability to work across engineering, software, hardware, test, logistics, cybersecurity, configuration management, and program teams to ensure CDU systems are technically sound, properly documented, testable, supportable, and aligned with mission requirements.

This role requires in-person support. 

Duties:

• Provide systems engineering support for Console Display Unit systems, subsystems, hardware, software, interfaces, and related equipment.
• Support requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements traceability, system design, system testing, and verification activities for CDU capabilities.
• Analyze CDU operational requirements, user needs, interface requirements, system constraints, and technical performance requirements.
• Support CDU integration with EW systems, tactical platforms, mission equipment, control systems, sensors, data processors, RF systems, and supporting software.
• Evaluate CDU hardware/software performance, operator interface functionality, display performance, system responsiveness, and integration behavior.
• Support system design reviews, engineering reviews, technical interchange meetings, Integrated Product Teams, and configuration control activities.
• Develop, review, and update technical documentation, including system descriptions, interface documentation, test procedures, technical reports, installation procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Support development and review of Interface Control Documents, wiring/interface data, data flow descriptions, signal interfaces, human-machine interface requirements, and system architecture documentation.
• Identify and document CDU interface issues involving hardware, software, firmware, cabling, power, communications, display functionality, or operator control inputs.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for CDU deficiencies discovered during lab testing, field testing, system integration, or fleet support activities.
• Work with software engineers, hardware engineers, technicians, OEMs, and Government personnel to resolve design, integration, and sustainment issues.
• Support test planning, test execution, data review, and test reporting for CDU system performance, reliability, maintainability, usability, and integration readiness.
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure CDU requirements are properly tested and documented.
• Assess Engineering Change Proposals, deviations, waivers, and technical changes for impact to CDU performance, interfaces, documentation, maintainability, safety, and system compatibility.
• Support configuration management activities related to CDU hardware, software, firmware, technical data, system baselines, and change documentation.
• Support software updates, firmware changes, cybersecurity patching, system troubleshooting, and regression testing as required.
• Review system deficiencies, failure reports, test results, and user feedback to recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
• Support human engineering and usability considerations for operator displays, controls, alerts, menus, symbology, layouts, and workflows.
• Assist with technical data package development and maintenance for CDU systems and associated components.
• Support installation, checkout, fleet introduction, sustainment, and life-cycle support activities as required.
• Prepare technical recommendations, engineering judgment inputs, briefings, status updates, and reports for Government review.
• Ensure work products are developed, marked, handled, and stored in accordance with applicable security, CUI, OPSEC, and configuration control requirements.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. 

Desired Experience:

• 7+ years related professional experience
• Relevant technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree depending on customer requirements. 
• Experience supporting systems engineering, integration, testing, troubleshooting, or sustainment of electronic systems, display systems, tactical systems, or operator interface equipment.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirements traceability, design review, integration, verification, validation, and configuration management.
• Experience working with hardware/software integrated systems.
• Ability to review technical documentation, interface requirements, drawings, test procedures, test data, and engineering change documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot system-level issues involving hardware, software, firmware, interfaces, cabling, power, communications, or display functionality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, logisticians, software developers, cybersecurity personnel, configuration managers, OEMs, and Government stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred.
• Experience supporting Navy, NAVSEA, NSWC Crane, Marine Corps, or other DoD engineering programs.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems, RF systems, tactical mission systems, C2 systems, or operator control/display equipment.
• Experience with Console Display Units, operator workstations, tactical displays, ruggedized electronics, embedded systems, or human-machine interface systems.
• Familiarity with interface control documentation, system architecture documentation, technical data packages, system drawings, and installation/check-out procedures.
• Experience supporting lab-based integration, field testing, developmental testing, operational testing, or fleet support.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, RMF, software patching, firmware updates, STIGs, or secure system configuration.
• Experience with configuration management tools, requirements management tools, issue tracking systems, or test management tools.
• Experience reviewing ECPs, waivers, deviations, deficiency reports, failure reports, or technical investigation reports.
• Familiarity with human factors, usability, operator interface design, display layout, alerts, symbology, and system control workflows.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary.  Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.