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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AEGIS Senior Systems Engineer - JobID-0227 - **Company:** Innovative Defense Technologies - **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $273,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, MagicDraw, DOORS (Software), Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9002602/aegis-senior-systems-engineer-jobid-0227 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent full-time professional experience * 7+ years of full-time professional experience in System Engineering, or related technical roles * Documented experience as the lead engineer for a technical program or project * Familiarity with systems engineering and modeling concepts, including proficiency with Cameo / MagicDraw or Rhapsody * Proficiency in at least two of the following programming languages: C++, Java, Python, or MATLAB * Strong willingness to learn complex new domains, such as defense architectures and probabilistic performance measures * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed What Makes You Stand Out: * Previous professional experience with the Aegis Combat System * Experience with the US Missile Defense System (MDS) and in-depth knowledge of at least one of its elements * Advanced academic degree in a STEM field * Knowledge of radar and/or digital signal processing principles * Proficiency with IBM DOORS * Experience working with SysML * Knowledge of probabilistic combat system performance measures (e.g., PD, PES, PK). * Experience applying AI and/or ML to solve technical problems * Familiarity with software certification principles and the use of AI agents for recompiling tasks ## Description Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Missile Defense Analysis and Modeling (MDAM) team based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design and development of complex real-time sea-based weapon systems. In this role, you will be instrumental in the ongoing rearchitecting of our mission-critical systems while actively mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff in a highly collaborative environment. You will collaborate closely with other senior engineers to evolve system and system-of-systems architectures, develop software, design experiments, and apply advanced systems modeling techniques to support mission-critical defense applications. Clearance & Location Requirements: * All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. * This is a 100% onsite position at our Mount Laurel, NJ facility. What You Will Do: * Understand and communicate detailed system specifications to a level sufficient to refactor existing combat system design for improved efficiency and/or effectiveness * Lead the development of software that meets rigorous certification standards and validation processes * Participate and direct activities in the ongoing testing and rearchitecting of systems as programs evolve * Execute complex system stress tests and utilize industry tools like Cameo / MagicDraw and/or IBM Rhapsody to model and evaluate weapon system behavior * Calculate, analyze, and evaluate probabilistic combat system performance measures particularly for live-fire and -related scenarios * Provide guidance, support, and domain knowledge transfer to junior engineering staff. ## Related Videos - [Get security done: streamlining application security with Aikido](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1638-get-security-done-streamlining-application-security-with-aikido) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Engineering Mindset in the Age of AI - Gunnar Grosch, AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1735-engineering-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai-gunnar-grosch-aws) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 171: AI in disguise, Doomed tech and system prompts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/594-dev-digest-171-ai-in-disguise-doomed-tech-and-system-prompts)