Senior Systems Engineer

  • Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc
  • Des Plaines, Illinois
  • 08/26/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc., a defense engineering firm in advanced avionics, EW, and tactical communications, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical systems for U.S. defense customers. In this engineering-driven, mission-focused, and highly collaborative culture, you'll own full lifecycle systems engineering, support lab/field tests, and solve hands-on technical challenges. Join a fast-growing team, work directly with expert engineers, and make a measurable impact supporting the warfighter.

Responsibilities

  • Design, integrate, and sustain avionics, electronic warfare, and tactical communications systems for defense platforms
  • Lead systems engineering lifecycle activities including requirements analysis, architecture, and interface definition
  • Develop and execute integration, verification, and validation plans for complex hardware/software systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance
  • Support lab and field testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of mission-critical systems
  • Generate technical documentation, specifications, and test reports for internal and customer review
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and process improvements
  • Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical solutions

Required Skills

  • Systems engineering lifecycle
  • Avionics systems
  • Electronic warfare systems
  • Tactical communications systems
  • Requirements analysis and management
  • System integration and test
  • Verification and validation
  • Hardware/software integration
  • Defense/military standards (MIL-STD)
  • Technical documentation and reporting