Principal Systems Engineer

Why This Role Matters

The Principal Systems Engineer sets systems direction for electromagnetic spectrum operations as a mission area. You own the reference architecture for how Bluestaq detects, characterizes, and reports spectrum interference, drive integration with external partner systems and commercial RF providers, and translate mission goals into technical strategy and sequencing. The role carries final technical authority for spectrum work and represents Bluestaq’s system posture in senior customer venues.

What You Own

• Set systems direction for EMSO as a mission area, including roadmap and enterprise integration.
• Own the reference architecture and reusable patterns for spectrum detection, characterization, and reporting.
• Drive system-of-systems integration with partner systems and commercial RF sensing providers.
• Translate mission goals into concrete architecture, technical strategy, and sequencing of change.
• Navigate conflicting stakeholder expectations across JCO, Space Component, and commercial partners into executable plans.
• Take responsibility for long-term system health: scalability, adaptability, technical debt, and lifecycle sustainability.
• Build the operator and engineer bench through qualification standards, training design, and mentorship.
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