Senior Systems Engineer - TS

Salary: $87,934 - 120,000 per year Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to the sensitivity of customer requirements
• Active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility required
• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience with at least 5 years in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment
• Knowledgeable in cloud-based systems, including cost and performance management
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
• Comprehensive understanding of systems acquisition and program management aligned with DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75
• Insight into the roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Proficient in qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing acquisition program effectiveness
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high-quality acquisition and program documentation

• Provide Systems Engineering expertise to support the acquisition process
• Design, operate, and sustain systems and components throughout the acquisition life cycle, from requirements analysis to system disposal
• Participate in one of the five Mission Integration Teams (MITs) at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
• Conduct Operational Analysis to convert operational and functional requirements into technical specifications
• Define architectural capabilities while ensuring interoperability with the wider DAF C3BM enterprise architecture
• Assess risks associated with capabilities and collaborate with the Science & Technology Community for mitigation
• Develop management strategies for capability execution requirements to share with the Acquisition Community
• Formulate Test and Evaluation Strategies with the Acquisition Community for effective exercises and experimentation before operational delivery
• Engage in system architecture design and development for the Mission Integration Team
• Review and enhance existing Department of Defense architectural models, and create future migration pathways for connectivity

• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• DevOps
• Support
• Network
• Security

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At DCS, we are excited to offer a position as a Senior Systems Engineer in our Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). We aim to deliver a cutting-edge Department of the Air Force Battle Network that provides a resilient decision advantage to the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Forces. This full-time role is based at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees with flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, educational reimbursement, and generous leave programs.

last updated 42 week of 2026