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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Ascent, LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, CATIA V5 - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/160cf5f1-1179-4de1-9837-276112d5b5e1 ## About the Role * BS Mechanical Engineering or similar field; equivalent relevant experience also acceptable. * 10+ years relevant experience. * Knowledge of manufacturing practices: fabrication, machining, and assembly. * Broad knowledge of materials and processing, both metallic and composite. * Must possess a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment. * This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required., * Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Proficient with CATIA V5 and/or NX. * Experience managing data in a PLM system. * Clear written and oral communication of ideas, designs, and status. * Drive to succeed with each challenge presented. * Ability to work individually or in a fast-paced team environment. * Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills., The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. * Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. * Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. * Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time * Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs. ## Description The Systems Engineer is responsible for the coordination of design requirements between corresponding systems of machine tools, jigs, fixtures and automated equipment used in aerospace industries., This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. * Write design requirements for assembly line applications of static/dynamic tools and machines. * Develop system models for tooling and equipment. * Modify facility integration layouts using CAD software. * Develop test plans and acceptance criteria for tools or systems of tools. * Collaborate with manufacturing engineers as well as tooling and equipment designers. * Complete models, layouts, and test plans within established budgets and schedules. * Present system models to internal and external customers. ## 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) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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