JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer to work from their Pittsfield MA facility.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a systems engineer for Strategic Weapons Control, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for modernizing existing and future strategic weapons platforms.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
Fire Control Systems (FCS) experience
System requirements; documentation management, testing, verification, and validation
Hardware and software integration; planning, testing, troubleshooting, and report generation
Engineering leadership; excellent communication and presentation skills, cross-discipline engineering knowledge, design review package generation, and developing customer intimacy
What sets you apart:
Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Workplace Options:
This position is on-site with the potential to flex from home 1-2 days per week.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field
- 2+ years of job-related experience (or Master's degree plus 6 months of job-related experience)
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain/access Department of Defense Secret security clearance; subject to U.S. Government security investigation
- Ability to work on-site in Pittsfield, MA (with limited flex 1-2 days remote per week)
- Fire Control Systems (FCS) experience
- Requirements management, documentation, testing, verification, and validation experience
- Hardware and software integration experience, including planning, testing, troubleshooting, and report generation
- Engineering leadership, strong communication and presentation skills, cross-discipline engineering knowledge, and design review package generation
- Familiarity with system modeling tools and clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and technical standards
- Experience identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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