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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** DESE Research, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Design of User Interfaces, MATLAB, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/97863c23-839d-4308-a5d4-707575d758db

## About the Role

* Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree in a related Technical Field (i.e. engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
 * System engineering experience (2+ years) including software test, architecture, and interface development and definition and requirement derivation
 * Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to missile seeker systems
 * Security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required, depending on the nature of the project., * Experience in design and development of software for missile seekers or similar precision tracking systems
 * Knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques for electronic assemblies, including PCB design and fabrication.
 * Proficiency in using engineering software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis (e.g., CAD, FEA, MATLAB, etc.).
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot technical issues.

Typical Education/Experience:

 * Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

## Description

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a motivated and experienced Systems Engineer (SE) to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the successful design and manufacturing of a missile seeker to meet the performance, reliability, and safety requirements of the seeker system. A successful candidate will be responsible for development and adherence of the requirements and the interfaces of a complex software system with the rest of the missile seeker.

The successful candidate will:

 * Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
 * Evaluate customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
 * Perform various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
 * Perform analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
 * Develop, maintain, and identify improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
 * Resolve cross-functional technical issues., * Ensure compliance with system requirements and specifications of the design and development of the software for the missile seeker.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to integrate the software into the overall missile seeker system.
 * Define and document the software's architecture, interfaces, and operational characteristics.
 * Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and testing guidelines in the design and implementation of the software.

 * Designs or develops, maintains, and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.

 * Support test plans and procedure development to verify the functionality and performance of the software system.
 * Support the troubleshooting and resolution of any technical issues or anomalies related to the software during development, integration, manufacturing, and testing phases.
 * Collaborate with project managers to establish project schedules, milestones, and deliverables related to the software.
 * Stay updated with the latest advancements in gimbal assembly technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance the performance and capabilities of our missile seeker system.