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Lead Systems Engineer

Black River Systems Company, Inc

UTICA, NYJob$90–130K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$90–130K/yr
Location
UTICA, NY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Black River Systems Company is seeking a Systems Engineer to research, design, and analyze sensor systems such as radar and electro-optical systems. The role works in a team to develop customer solutions, including algorithm development, functional analysis, performance tradeoff studies, prototype development, and proof-of-concept demonstrations. The company describes itself as a small, established, research-oriented engineering firm headquartered in Utica, New York.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Applied MathematicsEngineeringSignal ProcessingImage ProcessingControl SystemsEstimationTrackingDigital CommunicationsCommunicationDocumentationTeamworkScientific ComputingPythonMATLABRJuliaSoftware SimulationSystem Performance AnalysisProject EngineeringSystem DesignSystem DevelopmentTestingValidation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or Related FieldMaster's Degree5+ Years Professional ExperienceUS CitizenshipEligible for DoD Security Clearance

Full job description

Job Location: Utica, NY Salary Range: $90,000 $130,000 Annually Black River Systems Company, a small, established research-oriented engineering firm headquartered in Utica, NY, is looking for a Systems Engineer to help us research, design and analyze state-of-the-art sensor systems, such as radar or electro-optical systems. The candidate should have a strong background in applied mathematics or engineering. Candidates should have an interest and experience in signal and image processing, control systems, estimation or tracking, or digital communications. The position is established to work in a team environment to develop technical solutions for our customers in areas such as algorithm development, functional analysis, performance tradeoff studies, prototype development, prototype development, and proof-of-concept demonstrations. Position Requirements: * Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics, applied physics, electrical engineering or related field, a masters degree is a plus. * A minimum of 5 years professional experience in signal and image processing, control systems digital communications, estimation theory and sensor development preferred. * Solid communication, documentation, and collaborative/teamwork skills. * Experience with scientific computing languages (e.g. Python, Matlab, R, and/or Julia) and other software-based simulation is strongly desired. * Ability to simulate and/or analyze system performance. * Project engineering skills (definition, design, development, test and validation) are desired. * US citizenship must have or be eligible for a Department of Defense security clearance. Black River Systems is a growing, employee-owned company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers while investing in the success of our employees. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative small business. If you are a motivated contracts professional looking to lead in a high-performing organization, please send your resume to [email protected]. Black River Systems is an EEO/AA employer. We are an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities or any other basis protected by federal law. In addition, Black River Systems Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities and employees.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,079 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–130K/yr
  • New York median$119–182K/yr218 salary ranges
  • US median$116–186K/yr8,158 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 27% below the New York median midpoint ($151K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 292 open Systems Engineer jobs in New York and 11,079 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,274 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,686 of the 11,079 open Systems Engineer jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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