Systems Engineer- Regional Strike Programs

• Develop and validate hardware, software, and system solutions for regional strike capabilities, ensuring compliance with mission requirements.
• Lead requirements engineering activities, including documenting, analyzing, and managing complex system specifications.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques for system modeling, simulation, and design analysis to optimize system performance.
• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot hardware systems, ensuring seamless interoperability within the broader defense architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute system testing, verification, and validation activities, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate AI and automation tools to enhance system performance, testing efficiency, and operational reliability.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics; 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6 months of experience. Agile experience preferred., * Expertise with systems modeling tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or similar MBSE platforms.

• Proficiency in requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and integration of complex defense systems.
• Strong understanding of defense standards such as MIL-STD, DO-178, and cybersecurity protocols relevant to aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies tailored to defense projects.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in high-stakes environments.
• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate by applying AI/ML techniques to enhance system capabilities and operational efficiency.

4.24.2 out of 5 stars Pittsfield, MA 01201 $49.36 an hour - Contract, Clearance Requirement: Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire Schedule: First Shift

Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

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