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# Systems Engineer-Technical Staff 1

- **Company:** MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- **Location:** Lexington, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,200.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3f2994f9-0378-4856-84f3-45ad46ad283d

## About the Role

* A PhD in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aero/Astro, Software Engineering with systems engineering for space or airborne systems preferred, or in lieu of a PhD, an MS degree and 5 years of relevant experience
 * The ability to support a full range of systems engineering activities for multiple programs
 * The ability to use a systems perspective to identify needed technology development efforts
 * Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and present professional written reports and presentations
 * Ability to work on-site in Lexington, MA up to 5 days per week as necessary
 * Ability to travel approximately once per quarter as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
 * Experience with integration of hardware and software
 * Active Top Secret clearance

## Description

The selected candidate will lead a team performing systems engineering activities for a large program. Responsibilities include developing, flowing down and tracking requirements, architecting systems, developing an MBSE model of the systems and their interfaces, planning and leading verification and validation activities, and identifying risks and defining risk mitigation strategies.


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