Systems Engineer - Active Secret Clearance

We are seeking a Systems Engineer for an onsite assignment at Hanscom AFB, MA. The ideal candidate will have an active Secret Security Clearance, a Master's Degree, and at least four years of engineering experience, including at least two years in a DoD environment. The role focuses on advanced systems engineering for mission‑critical Air Force programs, ensuring the design, integration, and performance of complex defense systems. Position Responsibilities Provides the Air Force programs with engineering and acquisition support, applying technical expertise to systems engineering policies and processes. Applies engineering expertise to systems and subsystems, including configuration management, data management, security, and other integration functions. Manages complex system interfaces, identifies and documents interfaces, and ensures effective integration of multiple subsystems. Ensures system requirements meet user needs; uses requirements to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate system concepts; performs assessments and reviews of the design. Performs or supports capability analyses and COTS/GOTS evaluation, selects components, and develops system interfaces to ensure compliance with DoD and commercial standards. Constructs models and simulations of systems to demonstrate the ability to meet user requirements. Conducts engineering performance, cost‑effectiveness, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment, and trade‑off studies; documents information in technical reports as directed. Provides aid or guidance as necessary in the accomplishment of other engineering tasks. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience: Minimum four years of engineering experience, with at least two years supporting DoD programs or environments. Cybersecurity Knowledge: Familiarity with Cyber Situational Awareness tools and practices, including SIEM tools (e.g., ATC Splunk, Elastic Stack), and an understanding of security integration in defense systems. Risk Management: Understanding of risks and ability to develop risk matrices based on probabilities and consequences. Preferred Qualifications Active Secret clearance preferred. Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Three or more years of interdisciplinary engineering experience and exposure to procurement activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr MDAEdge