Systems Engineer Cambridge, MA

MORSE Corp is an employee‑owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions for the U.S. National Security Ecosystem. Our team of scientists, engineers, and software developers work on multidisciplinary projects that solve complex national security challenges.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide leadership and direction in designing and deploying mission systems for airborne platforms. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an engineer with a blend of technical expertise, program leadership experience, and strong customer‑interface skills to drive innovation and excellence in a fast‑paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical leadership in the design, integration, and testing of complex aircraft mission systems with both hardware and software.
• Elicit, synthesize, and decompose high‑level operational requirements into derived subsystem‑level requirements; manage traceability throughout the systems lifecycle.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) and government‑off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) components against mission capabilities, cost, and schedule constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• 5+ years of experience designing complex mission systems, including integrated hardware and software components.
• Demonstrated ability to elicit, synthesize, and decompose requirements with a focus on mission capabilities.
• Experience using simulation capabilities to analyze alternate designs.
• Experience developing radiation‑hardened component systems is a plus.

Compensation

$90,000 - $210,000 USD (possible inclusion of bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance).

Employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. The company maintains an open leave policy that does not restrict exempt, full‑time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days.

We are an equal‑employment opportunity employer. MORSE Corp’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.