Hybrid Systems Engineer

at Tangram Flex

• Job title: Systems Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dayton, United States

About the role

• Systems Engineer providing technical expertise for Department of Defense programs. Support Air Force missions and enterprise capabilities through planning, design, integration, and evaluation of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute systems engineering activities across the program lifecycle—from concept development to deployment and sustainment.
• Provide technical expertise to integrate system-level requirements, designs, and architectures.
• Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and performance analyses to optimize overall system effectiveness.
• Define and maintain systems engineering processes to balance cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure hardware, software, and human systems integrate effectively.
• Participate in technical reviews, requirements validation, and interface definition efforts.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, test plans, and configuration management artifacts.

Requirements

• Active DoD Security Clearance or held within the last 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or SysML.
• 3+ years of experience performing systems engineering activities in DoD or defense-related programs.
• Understanding of systems requirements analysis, design, integration, and verification/test.
• Experience analyzing and balancing system performance, cost, schedule, and risk within program objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with technical teams and government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Air Force or DoD acquisition processes and systems engineering standards (e.g., MIL-STD-499C, IEEE 15288).
• Knowledge of human systems integration (HSI) methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile, DevSecOps, or integrated digital engineering environments.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options
• Flexible Working Hours
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Access to group rating plans for Life Insurance
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Competitive 401K employer match
• A work environment and culture that fosters transparency, collaboration and well-being.