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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer III - **Company:** THUNDERBOLT LOGISTICS LLC - **Location:** Moorestown, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $102,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, BASIC (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Rhapsody, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, UML, Computer Networking Systems, Integration Tests - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e56eab0d80bab520 ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years professional technical experience in System and Subsystem Requirements analysis, development, documentation, and validation of integrated systems, Aerospace/Defense systems, or commercial systems. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field. * Knowledge of the MBSE process * Familiarity with DOD Combat Systems * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML * Modeling with Rational Rhapsody/Cameo a plus * Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by a record of influencing internal leadership and external customers on design decisions. * Understanding of electronic, electrical, computer, and networking systems. * Possess or Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. * Integration and Test Experience * U.S. Citizenship required. Other desired qualifications include: * Knowledge of systems engineering development methodologies. * Knowledge and implementation Product Line Engineering (PLE) * Experience with airborne sensors and surveillance systems. * Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by a record of influencing internal leadership and external customers on design decisions. * Current U.S. DOD Secret Security Clearance. * * MBSE experience * Rhapsody * Experience with DOORS * Requirements development and decomposition * Element and Systems level testing * Test procedure development * Test procedure execution * Good communications skills to work cross-functionally with other SSDS teams * Prior combat systems development knowledge * Agile software development process knowledge * Jira experience * Basic coding experience (C++)(for code inspections/reviews) * Experience with pub/sub message protocols like DDS ## Description As a Thunderbolt Solutions team member, you will use your creativity and innovation to perform a variety of system and test engineering tasks in the Philadelphia Area. Your role will focus on performing a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are concerned with system modeling, requirements development, design, hardware/software integration, failure analysis, test and verification of electrical components of major Department of Defense systems., * Working with the customer to realize capabilities from concept through to implementation * Generating SysML/UML models to refine and document new capabilities * Synthesizing existing requirements, extending them to address new capabilities * Performing integration activities including analysis, design, prototyping, integration testing, and documentation. * Performing system verification, validation and manage system engineering processes. * Conducting risk management for all engineering deliverables. * Performing trade studies, analysis, and documentation to supplement the development of Engineering Change Proposals. * Supporting technical lead in preparation for and conduct of technical interchange meetings (TIMs) to discuss engineering/technical issues ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)