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# Systems Engineer - Defense - Falmouth, MA

- **Company:** Page Michael International Inc
- **Location:** Falmouth, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Linux System Administration, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, System Programming, Systems Integration, System-level Testing
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.com/job-detail/systems-engineer-defense-falmouth-ma/ref/jn-102026-7129305

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced systems engineer with a strong background in embedded development, hardware integration and technical leadership. They will possess excellent problem-solving capabilities, broad engineering knowledge and the ability to guide complex projects from requirements through verification.

 * Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years.
 * Extensive experience with embedded systems, Linux environments and low-level software development.
 * Strong understanding of networking protocols, communications interfaces and system integration.
 * Experience using laboratory test equipment and debugging tools.
 * Proven track record leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex technical programs.

## Description

The Systems Design Engineer will lead the development of complex integrated systems spanning embedded software, electronics, networking and hardware platforms. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for system architecture, technical leadership, validation activities and driving projects through the entire development lifecycle.

 * Develop and maintain system architectures for hardware and embedded software platforms.
 * Lead integration, verification, troubleshooting and system-level testing activities.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
 * Support project planning, scheduling, estimation and design reviews.
 * Collaborate across software, firmware, electrical and mechanical engineering functions.