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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Desktop Computing, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Tensorflow, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, System Software, System Testing, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Test Execution Engine, Internet Protocol Telephony, Software Verification, SC Clearance, Front End Software Development, Lidar - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/all/all/a663c5ec-0b37-4af2-9b99-31629b96c1c4 ## About the Role Teamwork Research Avionics Firmware Innovation Electronics Communication Test Planning Collaboration Accountability Professionalism Problem Solving Microsoft Office Secret Clearance Interface Design Technical Standard Systems Engineering Systems Integration Systems Development Computer Engineering Systems Architecture Procedure Development Test Execution Engine Hardware Architecture Effective Communication Product Quality (QA/QC) Requirements Management Integrated Product Team Verbal Communication Skills, * Minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering * Familiarity with requirements development, hardware and software integration, and requirements verification * Exposure to development, integration, and testing of systems for air, sea, and/or ground platforms. * Experience with test execution, including assisting in test plan and procedure development. * Ability to support Trade Studies and analyze technical data under guidance. * Understanding of technical standards, principles, theories, and concepts with a willingness to apply them in problem-solving. * Ability to collaborate within multi-discipline teams and contribute technical insights. * Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability, able to manage tasks and deliver quality work on schedule. * Experience with MS Office Suite of tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication. * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have a valid U.S. Passport. * Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Desired Skills: * Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. * Familiarity with DoD standards, processes, and regulatory requirements for defense systems development. * Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering methods, tools, and languages. * Previous collaboration with cross-functional teams on complex engineering projects. * Understanding of hardware/software interface design and integration best practices. * Ability to research and distill data into meaningful information. * Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance. Education / Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline., Indianapolis, IN*On-Site Sensors Planning Teamwork Avionics Firmware Innovation Electronics Test Design Communication Test Planning Accountability Professionalism Hardware Design Test Engineering Active Listening Systems Engineering Systems Architecture Test Execution Engine Hardware Architecture Effective Communication Verbal Communication Skills, Sensors Avionics Leadership Mentorship Innovation Reliability Testability Digital Data Communication Design Reviews Professionalism Radio Frequency System Software Maintainability Embedded Systems Secret Clearance Domain Knowledge Project Management Program Management Technical Analysis Systems Engineering Systems Integration Supplier Management Functional Analysis Request For Proposal Computer Engineering System Implementation Technical Requirements Product Quality (QA/QC) Integrated Product Team Obsolescence Management Engineering Change Order Verification And Validation Scrum (Software Development) Software Development Life Cycle Model Based Systems Engineering Military Standards And Specifications +0 Google Project Management, Sensors Planning Avionics Robotics Leadership Mentorship Innovation Algorithms Digital Data Communication Team Building Design Reviews Professionalism Radio Frequency Computer Vision Secret Clearance Agile Methodology Functional Safety Autonomous System Project Management Systems Engineering Systems Integration Autonomous Vehicles Supplier Management Functional Analysis ## Description V2X is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development and integration of advanced software/firmware/hardware systems including store control electronics, mission computers, avionics, sensors, certification and mission equipment for airborne and ground platforms. As a Systems Engineer, you will work within a team of talented and experienced engineers performing Systems Engineering activities that include design, development or test at the system, subsystem, and component levels. Responsibilities In this role, you'll contribute to requirements management, system architecture, test procedure development, and test execution, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet mission-critical needs. You will collaborate within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where effective communication and teamwork are essential. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes to enhance both product quality and team productivity. If you're eager to tackle engineering challenges, support DoD customers and international allies, and further your career in defense technology, we encourage you to apply and grow with us at V2X. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies., Computer Engineering Systems Architecture System Implementation Technical Requirements Artificial Intelligence Product Quality (QA/QC) Integrated Product Team C (Programming Language) Cyber Security Assessment C++ (Programming Language) Verification And Validation Internet Protocol Telephony Machine Learning Frameworks Scrum (Software Development) Python (Programming Language) Software Development Life Cycle Front End (Software Engineering) Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Military Standards And Specifications +0 ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [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) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)