Senior Systems Engineer

Trenton Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and support rugged, high-performance computing solutions for defense, aerospace, and industrial customers. You will lead system architecture, configuration, and validation of secure servers and workstations for harsh, mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, hardware/software integration, performance and environmental testing, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, security, and long-life support for USA-made rugged systems that power critical missions.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead system architecture for rugged servers, workstations, and embedded systems

• Integrate hardware and software components, including OS, firmware, and drivers

• Perform requirements analysis and translate customer needs into technical specifications

• Execute performance, environmental, and reliability testing for mission-critical systems

• Troubleshoot complex system issues and drive root-cause analysis and resolution

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams on product development

• Implement secure configurations and support cybersecurity and compliance requirements

• Create and maintain technical documentation, configurations, and test procedures

• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams

• Contribute to continuous improvement of system design, processes, and standards Required Skills

• Systems engineering

• Rugged computer/server architecture

• Linux/Windows system administration

• Hardware and software integration

• Networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching)

• Cybersecurity and secure system design

• Requirements analysis and documentation

• Scripting/automation (Python, Bash, Power

• Shell)

• Performance testing and validation

• Configuration management and version control