Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Systems Engineer role within their Regional Strike Programs, offering an exciting opportunity for aerospace industry professionals to contribute to mission-critical defense solutions. This position involves working on advanced hardware, software, and systems integration projects that support national security objectives, with a focus on innovative systems engineering practices.
Location: Pittsfield, MA (Hybrid)
Position: Systems Engineer - Regional Strike Programs
Contract Length: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $58.38 per hour
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics; minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Agile experience preferred.
Clearance Requirement: Department of Defense Secret security clearance
Schedule: First Shift
In this role, you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, integrate, and validate hardware and software systems for regional strike capabilities.
- Lead requirements analysis, documentation, and management to ensure system compliance and performance.
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques to create system models, simulations, and design analyses.
- Design, troubleshoot, and optimize hardware systems to meet mission specifications.
- Conduct hardware/software validation, verification, and performance testing to ensure system readiness.
- Incorporate AI tools and methodologies to enhance system design, testing, and documentation processes.
- Support system integration efforts, including troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues in complex defense systems.
- Maintain compliance with security protocols and manage classified information in accordance with DoD standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Expertise in systems engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS, MagicDraw, or similar requirements management and modeling platforms.
- Proficiency with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, embedded systems, and real-time software development.
- Strong understanding of defense standards such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and cybersecurity protocols relevant to aerospace systems.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies within defense or aerospace projects.
- Ability to leverage AI and machine learning tools for requirements analysis, system optimization, and automation of engineering tasks.
- Familiarity with RF systems, avionics, or missile systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills in high-stakes environments.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging aerospace and defense technologies.
About our client
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.
About APR
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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