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# Senior Systems Engineer - Top Secret - Local

- **Company:** APR Consulting, Inc.
- **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,101.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Modems, Network Interface Controllers, Requirements Management, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6b95bfec1e10b559

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Senior Systems Engineer - Top Secret/SCI position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, and deployment of mission-critical Restricted Ground Systems, working across systems engineering, hardware, software, modem, and antenna system technologies. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or a related field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience. An active TS/SCI clearance is required at the time of hire., * Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or related field

 * 8+ years of systems engineering experience (or Master's Degree with 6+ years)
 * Active Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance
 * U.S. Citizenship required
 * Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements management, and systems integration
 * Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges, * Experience with Ground Systems, Modem Systems, and Antenna Systems
 * Multi-level security and cross-domain system expertise
 * Agile development program experience
 * Systems engineering leadership experience
 * Experience coordinating external interfaces and ICDs
 * Strong understanding of system scope management and requirements decomposition
 * Modeling and Simulation experience
 * Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills

## Description

* Perform requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, and management throughout the system development lifecycle
 * Support system architecture, design studies, integration, verification, validation, and testing activities
 * Conduct technical planning, risk assessments, trade studies, and performance analyses
 * Develop and evaluate secure systems, networks, and information systems to meet government security requirements
 * Coordinate external interfaces, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and cross-functional engineering activities
 * Participate in modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, and system performance evaluations
 * Research and assess vendor products, COTS components, specifications, and technical documentation
 * Support the development of technical engineering products using established processes, standards, and tools
 * Lead project activities, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to major engineering programs
 * Interface regularly with customers, program leadership, and engineering teams, * Supporting advanced national security and defense programs
 * Working with cutting-edge technologies and mission-critical systems
 * Collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for growth and innovation
 * Flexible 9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off)
 * Exposure to complex engineering challenges and customer-facing technical activities


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