Senior Systems Engineer

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.  Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.  Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement.   We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions. 

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force.  Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.  For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com.

Kearfott Corporation's Guidance & Navigation Division located in Pine Brook, NJ has an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer.  When you join us, you will become a key member of a technical team responsible for the system definition, design, integration and testing of next generation inertial measurement and navigation products / solutions for use in aircraft, UAV's, missiles, land vehicles, and sea platforms.  Our preference is for a candidate with a background in both hardware and software for avionics systems with experience in the integration and test of advanced electronic equipment in both laboratory and field environments.  The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to lead system development activities within a certified quality management environment and be able to comprehend and adhere to defined work procedures and instructions. 

 *Hybrid work option available.

Essential Functions

• Capable of leading the application of system engineering processes and discipline across the company.
• Using systems requirements management tools such as DOORS, assist in the storing, tracking, and managing of configuration items.
• Define, implement, and conduct continuous improvements associated with system engineering and processes.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment by effectively communicating internally and externally across all levels of the organization.
• Drive company goals and initiatives by actively participating in team meetings and improvement initiatives/programs.
• In a timely manner, communicate technical or scheduling problems to appropriate stakeholders.
• Capable of supporting new business pursuits and proposal preparation that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs.
• Responsible for managing technical schedule and cost for the assigned projects.
• Interfacing with both commercial and military customers in technical program definition and execution.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Travel: ~15% for customer reviews and meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.