> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1748868-hw-sw-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1748868-hw-sw-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HW/SW Systems Engineer - **Company:** Butler America, LLC - **Location:** Middletown, RI, United States - **Salary:** $208,000.0 - $243,360.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Databases, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Traceability, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://public-rest34.bullhornstaffing.com/rest-services/31DK90/query/JobBoardPost?where=id=72782&fields=id,title,publishedCategory(id,name),address(city,state),employmentType,dateLastPublished,publicDescription,isOpen,isPublic,isDeleted ## About the Role o Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience. O An Active DoD secret clearance Desired Skill Sets: o Experience in a technical leadership role, e.g. Lead Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, etc.o Experience in multidiscipline system design and testing O Experience in requirements analysis, development, decomposition and maintenance o Experience developing and maintaining requirements traceability matrices, and in configuration control boards (CCBs) as well as expertise with a requirements database tool, such as DOORS Years of Experience Required (if any): o7 14 years Education Level Required:o Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) How will the contractor's success be measured? O Completes development of requirements traceability, and qualification testing suite development approved by customer o Completes support of HW/SW system acceptance testing and reporting with deliverables accepted by customer. ## Description o Maintain, through configuration management processes, the requirements database Analyze, develop and decompose Level 1 requirements to Levels 2 through 4, through collaborating with leads across engineering disciplines o Develop and execute the requirements verification strategy Coordinate with the Design and Test leads to ensure validation/verification plans and procedures are robust and satisfy system sell off requirements o Ensure the system meets performance and non performance requirements o Champion process improvement initiatives o Lead various system development and troubleshooting tasks o Interface and collaborate with external customer scientists, engineers and program management o Work within program leadership team to ensure program success o Communicate through oral presentations and written reports on program status, issues and success o This position may require some domestic travel (less than 10%) ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [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) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)