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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** The Joule
- **Location:** Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, System-level Testing
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_e4147a6c3

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in systems engineering.
 * Master's degree in a related field; additional experience may substitute for degree requirements.
 * Thorough understanding of application software, operating systems, networks, storage platforms, and system architecture.
 * Experience across all stages of the system development life cycle from initiation to deployment and sustainment.
 * Proficiency with process modeling and workflow diagram development.
 * Ability to elicit and interpret requirements, translating them into technical specifications and system designs following best practices and design patterns.
 * Expertise in problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, "Set based design," MODA, and cost vs. capability trade-off analysis.
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to management, staff, and end-users.
 * Experience with engineering practices, techniques, and standards.
 * Strong technical presentation skills and ability to communicate complex data visually.
 * Proven ability to manage multiple projects and understand project strategies and tactics.
 * Must hold a current Secret security clearance.

## Description

* Apply broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process.
 * Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate, recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance in accordance with specifications.
 * Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, and design/test results ensuring subsystem and system performance meet program specifications.
 * Prepare technical documents defining, specifying, and recommending system/subsystem characteristics.
 * Create management reports and deliver technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions using engineering economy principles.
 * Validate systems through development of criteria and procedures.
 * Analyze and evaluate results of major engineering systems.
 * Provide system/program engineering, technical support, and training to support various programs and initiatives including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, and operations oversight.
 * Support program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.


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