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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Sonalysts, Inc.
- **Location:** Middletown, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Technical Data Management Systems
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7acebb25091d26a

## About the Role

* Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*
 * Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, systems, electrical, computer, etc.)
 * 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering

Strongly Desired Experience/Qualifications:

 * Active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*
 * Experience with model-based systems engineering
 * Experience providing systems engineering support to a DoD acquisition program
 * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve complex technical issues
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, Maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.

## Description

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an experienced systems engineer to provide engineering support to a DoD weapon acquisition program. The successful candidate will manage Systems Engineering Technical Reviews throughout the acquisition cycle, keep multi-disciplinary teams aligned, accelerate decision-making, and directly impact the success of mission-critical systems. As part of the technical backbone of a diverse project team, the successful candidate will help guide requirements, steer risk, and ensure flawless delivery from concept through fleet fielding., * Facilitate working groups, integrated product teams, and program review meetings.

 * Communicate technical information clearly to government, contractor, and internal stakeholders.
 * Manage action item tracking, risk mitigation, and schedule integrity throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
 * Translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
 * Participate in all areas of program development by partnering with experts in mechanics, software, test, and certification to tackle the toughest engineering challenges.
 * Contribute to requirements management, testing, qualification, certification, and fielding to the fleet.
 * Implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and maintain system models
 * Work primarily on-site at Sonalysts' headquarters or designated government facilities to stay closely aligned with project teams.


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