MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide leadership and direction in designing and deploying mission systems for airborne platforms for the US National Security Ecosystem. This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer with a combination of technical expertise, program leadership experience, and the ability to interface with customers to drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in a fast-paced, growing organization.
ResponsibilitiesProvide guidance and technical leadership in the design, integration, and testing of complex aircraft mission systems with both hardware and software
Elicit, synthesize, and decompose high-level operational requirements into derived subsystem-level requirements; manage traceability throughout the systems lifecycle
Perform trade studies to evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) components against mission capabilities, cost, and schedule constraints
Evaluate design alternatives for impact on cost, schedule
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
US Citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
5+ years of experience designing complex mission systems, including integrated hardware and software mission systems
Demonstrated ability to elicit, synthesize, and decompose requirements with a focus on mission capabilities
Experience using simulation capabilities to analyze alternate designs
Experience developing radiation-hardened components systems is a plus
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience designing complex mission systems
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Experience using simulation capabilities
- Experience developing radiation-hardened components systems
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MORSE Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly accessible through 100% employee ownership, with all full‑time employees as shareholders. Ownership is positioned as a core element of total rewards alongside base pay and bonuses.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long‑term disability coverage are provided, with mental‑health benefits and FSA options also available. Pet insurance is additionally offered as part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An open/unlimited PTO policy is paired with paid holidays and sick time, as well as parental leave and bereavement leave. Flexible hours and a hybrid schedule further support time‑off flexibility.
MORSE Corp Insights
What We Do
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
Why Work With Us
We have culture of exceptionally talented, smart individuals united by the goal of fielding high-quality, novel technology to support our customers in the National Security Ecosystem. The internal MORSE ethos involves fostering individuals to pursue goals and interests, innovate, and solve hard problems.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are hybrid and in the office at least 3 days/week. This may vary for teams working with hardware, manufacturing, security, IT, operations, or classified systems.
