System Integration Test Engineering

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Systems Engineer, Regional Strike Programs position that just opened in Pittsfield, MA. In this role, you will support advanced Regional Strike Programs as part of a cross‑functional engineering team delivering integrated hardware, software, and system level solutions for critical Department of Defense aerospace platforms.

Position: Systems Engineer, Regional Strike Programs

Contract: 12 – 24 months with possibility of going direct

First / Second Shift

Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities Provide systems engineering support for Regional Strike Programs supporting advanced DoD aerospace and defense platforms

Participate in cross‑functional engineering teams delivering integrated hardware, software, and system level solutions

Support test and integration engineering, including hardware and software validation, verification, and performance testing of complex systems

Assist with requirements engineering, including development, documentation, analysis, traceability, and lifecycle management of system requirements

Support Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities including system modeling, simulation, architecture development, and design analysis

Contribute to hardware systems engineering, including design, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support of hardware‑based system solutions

Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful system integration and performance

Apply systems engineering concepts, principles, and technical standards to support mission critical defense programs

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, **or**

Master’s degree in a related STEM field with at least 6 months of relevant job related experience

Experience working in Agile development environments is preferred

Clearance Requirements Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred at the time of hire.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and technical standards

About Our Client Our client is a mission critical DOD–Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on an international basis.

About APR Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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