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.

Job title

Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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