systems engineer

Overview Title: Systems Engineer Job Type: Contract Contract Length: 6+ months Pay Range: $100-125/hr Start Date: N/A Location: Hybrid- Framingham, MA About the Opportunity Our client, a leader in Technology, is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join their team for an engagement to sustain a systems engineering capability transformation during a planned leave. This project involves advancing active initiatives such as a system-of-systems operating model pilot and a Jama Connect pilot, while coaching teams on requirements excellence. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Coaching teams on writing high-quality needs and requirements, improving decomposition, integration, and traceability. Clarifying system boundaries, interfaces, and ownership, and facilitating cross-team alignment in ambiguous areas for the System-of-Systems Pilot. Supporting a focused Jama Connect pilot team, establishing best practices for requirement structure, hierarchy, and traceability. Introducing practical systems engineering tools (e.g., system boundary definition, DSMs, value analysis) and delivering focused workshops and 1:1 coaching. Acting as both a technical authority and change leader to influence across engineering, product, and program leadership to drive the SE transformation. Required Skills & Experience 12+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex products. Deep expertise in Needs vs. requirements definition, System boundary clarity, Requirement decomposition and traceability, and Interface management. This isn’t a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals, balancing rigor with pragmatism. Proven experience leading requirements improvement initiatives and demonstrated ability to drive change in low-to-moderate SE maturity environments. Formal SE training (INCOSE-aligned preferred) and strong facilitation and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr DeWinter Group