> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3767050-systems-engineer-senior-secret](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3767050-systems-engineer-senior-secret). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, Senior - Secret - **Company:** DCS Corp - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,639.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Technical Data Management Systems, System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18634381/Systems-Engineer-Senior-Secret-Massachusetts-Bedford ## About the Role Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required. Must have a Secret Clearance. Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD. Desired Skills: Technical Skills * Systems engineering expertise across documentation, requirements development, and CDRL review processes * Strong capability in evaluating alternative technical plans, architectures, and engineering designs * Experience conducting system-level testing, validations, FCAs/PCAs, and ensuring subsystem/system compliance with specifications * Skilled in preparing technical documentation, management reports, and technical presentations for planning and corrective actions * Proficiency in risk management aligned with AF SEAM, configuration/version control, and interface/technical data management * Ability to perform trade studies balancing performance, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, schedule, and risk * Competence in analyzing ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, AoAs, and translating concepts and operational requirements into system baselines Interpersonal Skills * Strong communication capabilities with clear, concise, and technically accurate messaging across diverse stakeholder groups * Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented leadership style with the ability to drive outcomes without direct authority * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships within cross-functional and international environments * High adaptability and situational awareness when navigating complex, multi-stakeholder modernization programs * Effective collaborator within engineering IPTs, facilitating consensus, alignment, and informed decision-making * Strong problem-solving abilities with a self-starter mindset, capable of independently identifying issues and recommending solutions * Ability to lead through influence by fostering cooperation, transparency, and shared ownership of engineering objectives ## Description Duties include, but not limited to: * Conduct comprehensive program portfolio reviews to evaluate and recommend alternative plans, enhance systems engineering processes, manage and sustain technical baselines, and design/perform system-level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance aligns with approved specifications. * Review and evaluate alternative plans, systems engineering programs, designs, and test results to verify subsystem and system performance compliance with program specifications. * Prepare technical documentation defining and recommending system/subsystem characteristics, management reports, and technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions, applying engineering economy principles. * Perform system validations, including criteria and procedure development, and analyze/evaluate major engineering system results. * Provide engineering, technical support, and training for programs/initiatives, including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, evolution, deployment, fielding, installation, and operations oversight. * Support risk management activities in alignment with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processes. * Conduct formal trade studies considering engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-performance balance, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule. * Offer technical recommendations through reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, analyses, procedural guidance, and documentation, supporting engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). * Analyze proposals to compare and quantify technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness of proposed systems and components. Concepts and Requirements Analysis: * Review and analyze key documents, including Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs). * Conduct assessments of military utility, operational concepts (CONOPs), technology development strategies, functional configuration audits (FCAs), physical configuration audits (PCAs), and technology standards profiles. * Analyze system concepts and user requirements entered into system requirements baselines (functional, allocated, and product). Engineering Process Support: * Assist in material solution analysis, technology development, engineering, manufacturing, production, deployment, and operations support. * Provide support for engineering technical processes, including version/configuration control, requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and decision analysis. * Perform risk, configuration, technical data, and interface management, as well as technical planning and assessments. Technical Reviews and Documentation: * Support planning and execution of technical reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessments) and develop associated documentation (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan). * Develop systems engineering documentation, ensuring understanding of systems-of-systems interactions, configuration management, technical data packages, and acquisition/sustainment engineering processes.