Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits
The Company
Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.
The Position
Our Client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to support the research, design, development, integration, and testing of advanced engineering systems. In this role, you will lead system-level engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, developing complex system architectures and translating operational concepts into detailed designs, simulations, and validated solutions.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in systems engineering principles, requirements management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and cross-functional collaboration, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify, and improve advanced engineering products and systems
- Develop and manage complex system architectures from initial operational concepts through preliminary and detailed design
- Lead system-level engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle
- Translate operational needs into functional requirements, including requirements derivation, allocation, and management
- Coordinate systems design, integration, and verification and validation (V&V) activities
- Identify technical risks and implement appropriate mitigation and management strategies
- Conduct engineering simulations, trade studies, and performance assessments to support design decisions
- Establish, manage, and track technical baselines and key Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs)
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No immediate direct reports
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Typically 6+ years of relevant professional engineering experience
- Strong practical knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and systems engineering methodologies
- Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams
- Proficiency in requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
- Knowledge of systems design, systems integration, and technical risk identification and management
- Understanding of Verification and Validation (V&V) principles and processes
Preferred Experience
- Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools, including DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, and MATLAB
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and industry-standard mechanical design principles
- INCOSE certification or experience applying INCOSE standards
- Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry
- Experience managing technical baselines and requirements maturation in complex development environments
- Familiarity with high-impact trade studies and Technical Performance Measurement (TPM) tracking
Work Environment
- On-site position located in Hagerstown, MD
- This is a 1-year contract
Compensation
- Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $75 – $80, with additional benefits
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Perks of the Job
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid Time Off
PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
Financial Benefits
401(k) program