Senior Systems Engineer - Secret

Salary: $90,220 - 175,000 per year Requirements: We require U.S. citizenship because of the sensitivity of the customer environment. We require an active Secret security clearance. We require a bachelors degree in a related discipline and 12 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional field, including at least 5 years supporting DoD work. Alternatively, we accept 15 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years in the DoD. We strongly prefer a masters degree in a professional engineering field from an ABET-accredited program, along with at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD. We prefer experience in requirements development, production and fielding, operations and sustainment, architecture development and implementation, modeling and simulation, and model-based systems engineering. We prefer background in verification and validation, technical data package creation and sustainment, and configuration management practices. We prefer experience with network architectures, embedded systems, application deployment, cloud environments, and virtualization. We prefer familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, including technology maturation, risk reduction, engineering and manufacturing development, and production and deployment. We prefer exposure to electronic warfare and/or air combat operations, including live aircrew training, tactics, techniques, and procedures development, and range infrastructure systems. We prefer knowledge of Level D certification requirements for full flight simulators, including high-fidelity visual, motion, and cockpit realism standards. Responsibilities: We review program portfolios to assess options, refine systems engineering processes, maintain technical baselines, and support system-level testing. We evaluate plans, designs, systems engineering efforts, and test outcomes to confirm compliance with established specifications. We prepare technical papers, management summaries, and presentations that define system and subsystem characteristics and support planning and corrective action decisions. We develop validation criteria and procedures, then analyze and interpret major engineering results. We provide engineering support, technical guidance, and training across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, fielding, installation, and operations oversight. We support risk management activities in line with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model practices. We conduct trade studies that balance performance, effectiveness, cost, lifecycle value, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule. We deliver technical recommendations through reviews, studies, audits, analyses, procedural guidance, and written documentation in support of engineering integrated product teams. We analyze proposals to determine technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness of systems and components. We review key acquisition and requirements documents, including ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, and AoAs. We assess military utility, operational concepts, technology development approaches, configuration audits, and technology standards profiles. We analyze system concepts and user needs as they are translated into functional, allocated, and product baselines. We support material solution analysis, technology development, engineering, manufacturing, production, deployment, and operations activities. We assist with technical processes such as configuration control, requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and decision analysis. We manage risk, configuration, technical data, interface coordination, technical planning, and related assessments. We support technical reviews such as System Requirements Reviews and Technology Readiness Assessments. We develop associated systems engineering documentation, including systems engineering plans and risk management plans. We ensure systems-of-systems interactions, configuration management, technical data packages, and acquisition/sustainment engineering processes are clearly captured and maintained. Technologies: Cloud Embedded Support Network Security Hardware More: We are DCS, and we are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF mission, with direct emphasis on the E-7 program office and related AWACS, Wedgetail, and airborne battle management activities. This is a full-time position based at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, supporting a geographically dispersed team with operations across multiple U.S. locations and overseas sites. The role focuses on acquisition documentation for a major new program, including requirements development for E-7 OFT and VMT efforts, level D certification planning, simulator verification support, and GSDL installation. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance support, parental leave, and other leave programs, along with opportunities for learning and professional growth. last updated 40 week of 2026