Job description

About the Role: Join a leading aerospace and defense organization, where our team engineers advanced solutions and systems that support critical missions worldwide. We value trust, transparency, and collaboration, and we provide a flexible work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. As a Systems Engineer , you will be part of a cross-functional team developing and deploying a state-of-the-art ground operational system. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into robust system designs, support software and system integration, and ensure solutions meet mission needs. Responsibilities: • Translate customer and mission requirements into architecture, design, and interfaces. • Decompose end-to-end system requirements and coordinate with development and test teams. • Support system/software design for cloud-based and ground-to-space communication systems. • Apply systems engineering best practices throughout the system development lifecycle. • Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis to support mission operations. Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (Masters degree + 6 years experience acceptable). • 8+ years of relevant systems engineering experience. Agile experience preferred. • Knowledge or experience in ground system design, satellite communications, or mission tracking. • Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, MATLAB. • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like CAMEO or MagicDraw a plus. • U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance within a reasonable time. What We Offer: • Exciting career path with continuous learning and professional growth. • Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 option with every other Friday off. • Comprehensive benefits including 401k matching, paid parental leave, healthcare coverage, wellness programs, and employee resource groups. • Opportunities to work alongside award-winning teams on cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects. Workplace Options: On-site, Hybrid/Flex, or Remote. Additional Information: • Full-time position • Mid-Senior level (1015 years experience) • Occasional travel may be required

Requirements

Must-haves

Translate customer and mission requirements into architecture, design, and interfaces.
Decompose end-to-end system requirements and coordinate with development and test teams.
Support system/software design for cloud-based and ground-to-space communication systems.
Apply systems engineering best practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis to support mission operations.
Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (Masters degree + 6 years experience acceptable).
Knowledge or experience in ground system design, satellite communications, or mission tracking.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, MATLAB.
U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance within a reasonable time.
Full-time position
Mid-Senior level (1015 years experience)
Occasional travel may be required

Nice-to-haves

8+ years of relevant systems engineering experience. Agile experience preferred.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like CAMEO or MagicDraw a plus.

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401k

Parental Leave

Wellness