Systems Engineer-Nuclear Weapons Security

Acara • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

Acara Solutions and our client located in Pittsfield, MA have a contract-to-direct hire position available Systems Engineer-Nuclear Weapons Security Target conversion timeline: 6 months, with flexibility to level candidates up or down based on experience. Position Overview This role will support both new and legacy programs-including sustaining existing systems and developing new capabilities. Candidates with a strong Systems Engineering (SE) background and experience in early program lifecycle activities are highly preferred. The team's primary focus is ongoing sustainment, with some development work as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with IBM DOORS.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Simulink.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Requirements Decomposition.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Test Procedure Development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Windows PowerShell.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cisco Networking.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Operating System Administration (Linux, Windows).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Virtualization.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity Tool implementation and administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Database Administration.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree.
• Agile experience.
• Mongo.
• Requirements decomposition & test procedure development
• Windows PowerShell, Cisco Networking, virtualization
• Cybersecurity tool administration
• Database experience (Mongo preferred)
• Windows and Linux (Red Hat) experience required; Linux skills needed for a smaller subset of the team, but consistently in demand.
• IBM DOORS
• Simulink
• Requirements Decomposition
• Test Procedure Development
• Windows PowerShell
• Cisco Networking
• Operating System Administration (Linux, Windows)
• Virtualization
• Cybersecurity Tool implementation and administration
• Database Administration (Mongo preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support both new and legacy programs-sustain existing systems and help develop new capabilities
• Apply Systems Engineering (SE) principles across early program lifecycle activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance system performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees