Senior Systems Engineer - TS

Salary: $87,934 - 120,000 per year Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to the sensitivity of customer requirements Active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility required Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field Minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience with at least 5 years in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment Knowledgeable in cloud-based systems, including cost and performance management Familiarity with agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles Comprehensive understanding of systems acquisition and program management aligned with DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 Insight into the roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force Proficient in qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing acquisition program effectiveness Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high-quality acquisition and program documentation Responsibilities: Provide Systems Engineering expertise to support the acquisition process Design, operate, and sustain systems and components throughout the acquisition life cycle, from requirements analysis to system disposal Participate in one of the five Mission Integration Teams (MITs) at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts Conduct Operational Analysis to convert operational and functional requirements into technical specifications Define architectural capabilities while ensuring interoperability with the wider DAF C3BM enterprise architecture Assess risks associated with capabilities and collaborate with the Science & Technology Community for mitigation Develop management strategies for capability execution requirements to share with the Acquisition Community Formulate Test and Evaluation Strategies with the Acquisition Community for effective exercises and experimentation before operational delivery Engage in system architecture design and development for the Mission Integration Team Review and enhance existing Department of Defense architectural models, and create future migration pathways for connectivity Technologies: CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps DevOps Support Network Security More: At DCS, we are excited to offer a position as a Senior Systems Engineer in our Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). We aim to deliver a cutting-edge Department of the Air Force Battle Network that provides a resilient decision advantage to the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Forces. This full-time role is based at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees with flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, educational reimbursement, and generous leave programs. last updated 42 week of 2026