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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $128,690.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Internet Protocol, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Scripting, Gherkin
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=WObqCA&offset=381&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ESystems+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3ESystems+Engineer+%7C+Help+Engineer+the+Future+of+Assured+NavigationLocation%3A+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA+52498Job+Type%3A+Full-Time%2C+Contract+%7C+4+MonthsSchedule%3A+Monday-Friday+%7C+First+Shift%2C+9%3A00..&SIDW=518ea0249f3175061fb72033f1b361df.VUlEPTg0NjUwNjkx

## About the Role

* A bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
 * OR an advanced degree in a related field plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
 * Strong technical aptitude and professional communication skills
 * Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
 * Strong teamwork, organization, and attention to detail
 * Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment
 * High degree of motivation, initiative, and self-direction
 * Confidence interacting with and presenting technical information to external customers and end users
 * Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

We're especially interested in candidates who bring experience in one or more of the following areas:

 * Python scripting
 * Automated testing and test fixture development
 * Testing frameworks such as Gherkin, Behave, or Robot Framework
 * Networking, protocols, and security, including IP stack, NTP/PTP, and SSL/TLS
 * System integration and testing
 * Developing system Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and use cases
 * Prior military experience
 * Managing multiple technical tasks and priorities simultaneously
 * Self-starting work style with the ability to proactively identify task and project needs

## Description

As a Systems Engineer, you'll work across systems, software, and hardware engineering teams while collaborating with technical experts, leadership, and external customers.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

 * Create, update, and maintain system requirements and design documentation
 * Support system requirements verification and traceability
 * Develop verification test procedures and execute testing within a secure laboratory environment
 * Conduct peer reviews of test procedures and technical design documentation
 * Collaborate across engineering disciplines to accomplish program and technical goals
 * Coordinate technical communications, progress, and status updates with relevant stakeholders
 * Develop design approaches in collaboration with subject matter experts
 * Troubleshoot technical challenges and help drive issues through resolution across impacted teams
 * Identify lessons learned and opportunities to continuously improve engineering and development approaches
 * Support bid and proposal activities for new business pursuits
 * Contribute to the integration of advanced navigation products for ground-based applications


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