Systems Engineer - Pittsfield, MA

VetJobs • Pittsfield, MA

2d • $70,963 - $95,800

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer in the Unmanned & Future Combatant Systems business area, you will join a cross-functional team responsible for systems engineering for Future Combatants and Mission Systems. The role involves applying systems engineering concepts and practices across the product life cycle, including requirements-based design and testing. The selected candidate may travel up to 20% of the time.

The position is based with the Pittsfield, Massachusetts team. The posting describes the role as either fully on-site or a work-from-home/on-site arrangement based on a defined schedule and workload. A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off is available if desired. The stated target salary range is $70,963 to $95,800 per year; actual pay may vary based on experience and other factors.

A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field, plus at least 2 years of job-related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree plus 6 months of job-related experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
• Understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Ability to learn and apply new information, handle increasing responsibilities and complexity, and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sensor interfaces, measurements, and using sensor data in applications.
• Experience with basic sensors such as temperature sensors and strain gauges, or navigation sensors such as GPS, MEMS IMUs, and radars.
• Experience writing and executing test procedures and using requirements-based design and testing to verify requirements.
• Background in physics, a core engineering discipline, or computer science.
• Proficiency in systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team throughout the product life cycle, from pre-proposal to post-delivery support.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to systems engineering for Future Combatants and Mission Systems as part of a cross-functional team.
• Apply systems engineering practices across the product life cycle, from pre-proposal through post-delivery support.
• Support requirements-based design and testing to verify requirements.
• Write and execute test procedures, as applicable.
• Work with sensor interfaces, measurements, and sensor data in applications, as applicable.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level