Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Systems Engineer to support the design recovery, sustainment planning, and digital transformation of the AN/SPY-1 radar system. The Systems Engineer will play a central role in requirements analysis, interface definition, integration planning, and technical baseline development for a complex legacy radar system transitioning to a modernized sustainment model. This position is part of a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) focused on restoring and evolving radar capability through prototyping, organic depot stand-up, and data-driven lifecycle engineering.
Responsibilities

• Lead or support development and decomposition of system-level requirements for radar subsystems (transmitter, signal processor, antenna).
• Develop and manage requirements traceability to radar weapon specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and test objectives.
• Support creation of a digital technical baseline leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and structured data repositories.
• Define and maintain functional, logical, and physical architectures for the SPY-1 system and its subassemblies.
• Participate in design recovery and reverse engineering efforts for GFE hardware and legacy system documentation.
• Analyze subsystem interdependencies and define interface specifications and system constraints.
• Collaborate with test, software, and hardware engineers to develop verification and validation plans.
• Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, and system readiness planning across program phases.
• Support technical baseline control through configuration management, change evaluation, and documentation updates.
• Assist with the development of Integrated Data Packages (ITDPs) and depot activation planning documents.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering or radar system development/sustainment.
• Strong understanding of system engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, design definition, integration, and verification.
• Experience working with complex radar or defense electronic systems, especially in legacy environments with limited technical data.
• Familiarity with MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, or equivalent).
• Ability to develop and interpret functional block diagrams, interface specifications, and architecture models.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AN/SPY-1 or other complex radar systems.
• Knowledge of Open Systems Architecture (OSA) principles and Navy digital transformation initiatives.
• Prior involvement in DMSMS analysis, sustainment roadmap development, or depot stand-up activities.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, digital thread concepts, and configuration-controlled data environments.

Work Environment
The position is onsite with a preference for 100% onsite work, but flexibility is offered with 3 days onsite and 2 flex days. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, working in an office setting with occasional lab environment work as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Odon, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Odon,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.
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