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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Boston Government Services - **Location:** Oak Ridge, TN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Hardware Interface Design, Requirements Management, Systems Integration, Genesys - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88104590/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline from U.S.-based ABET-accredited university with minimum 3 years relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 1-2 years of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience. * Familiarity with NQA-1, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality control systems. * Understanding of design control principles and formal change management. * Background in hardware based industry with strict workflow and quality assurance standards (nuclear, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar). * Experience working with suppliers/vendors to define technical specifications and evaluate design responses. * understanding of requirements hierarchy and flow-down. * Knowledge of verification methods and their application. * Familiarity with interface management principles. * Experience with requirements, traceability and configuration management. * Demonstrated experience developing technical requirements for hardware systems (mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation). * Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control system documentation. * Must be able to pass a drug screening. * Must be a U.S. Citizen. * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience using systems integration software (DOORS, Visure, GENESYS, or similar requirements management tools). * Professional Engineer (PE) license or Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification. * Experience with design verification and validation processes (FAT, SAT, commissioning). * Knowledge of hazardous area classifications, safety instrumented systems, or explosion prevention systems. * Experience in regulated industries requiring formaal requirements management (nuclear, aerospace, FDA regulated). * Background in process equipment, manufacturing systems, or production facility design. * Experience with risk management methodologies and risk tracking. * Experience with cost estimation and project financial planning. * Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (ASME, NFPA, OSHA, NEC, ISA). ## Description * Develop and document high-level requirements for new or proposed projects, translating stakeholder needs into technical specifications. * Facilitate expansion of high-level requirements into traceable lower-level Systems, Structures, and Components (SSCs) requirements with clear parent-child relationships. * Implement and maintain requirements in systems integration tools (Visure, DOORS, DOORS Next Gen). * Establish and enforce requirements quality standards including measurability, testability, traceability, and completeness. * Define and document interfaces between systems, ensuring both sides of each interface specify performance parameters (flow rates, pressures, temperatures, data protocols, etc.). * Coordinate interface requirements across facility systems (electrical, mechanical, controls, safety, etc.). * Write and critically review technical documents (Design Interface Requirements, Engineering Design Specifications, Design Verification Records). * Support project leads in translating operational needs and safety requirements into equipment design specifications. * Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure traceability through design, fabrication, and testing. * Support project leads in risk identification, monitoring, and documentation. * Assist in developing cost models for proposed projects based on requirements scope. * Develop and maintain systems engineering standards, templates, and best practices. * Train engineers on requirements quality principles and systems integration tools. * Implement model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches on projects from concept through detailed design. * Additional duties as assigned by the program or functional manager. ## Related Videos - [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) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Wardley Maps for Software Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/665-wardley-maps-for-software-developers) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [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 - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)