Systems Engineer

Digital Prospectors
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
Sep 23, 2025
Position:System Engineer Location:Greater Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 to 5 days onsite) Length:3+ years W2 Candidates Only, No C2C, USC Job Description:* Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the full systems engineering lifecycle - from concept through design, integration, testing, and deployment. In this role, you will lead technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation activities while balancing technical, schedule, and cost considerations. You will translate customer requirements into practical hardware and software solutions, perform trade studies, and support the assembly and testing of advanced hardware and software systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform system analyses at all levels, from concept through end-of-life. Translate customer requirements into functional hardware and software specifications. Conduct requirements flow down, allocation, and interface definition studies. Plan, organize, and support the assembly of advanced hardware and software systems, including ground and space systems. Lead testing activities at the component, subsystem, and system level (mechanical, functional, and environmental testing). Conduct trade studies to evaluate alternatives based on performance, risk, and supportability. Develop and maintain system interfaces and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Analyze data from production and testing to inform engineering decisions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and optimized system designs. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master's degree is preferred). A minimum of five years of Systems Engineering experience is required. Strong experience modeling, analyzing, testing, and planning the assembly of advanced hardware. Prior experience assembling advanced hardware, including ground and space systems, is required. Experience performing functional and timeline analysis. Proven experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices is required. Ability to perform systems analysis and systems integration. Ability to conduct software validation activities. Prior experience performing testing at component, subsystem, and system levels. Strong data analysis skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams are essential. Candidates with experience developing system models of complex architecture will be strongly preferred. Experience executing systems engineering activities in a model-based environment is also highly desirable. Due to the nature of the work, an Interim clearance is required (active Secret clearance is a plus). Selected candidate will be subject to a post offer background check and must be able to maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, relegation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; US citizenship is required. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. Make this your next career move as one of our many long-term contractors or employees! Work as our full-time employee with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, etc.) - OR - work as a W2 hourly contractor at a higher pay rate if you don't need the benefit package. Come see why DPC has achieved: 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 'Employee's Choice - Best Places to Work' by Glassdoor. Voted 'Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For' seven times by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a 'Best Company to Work For' by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine. As you are applying, please join us in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by completing the Invitation to Self-Identify form today! www.LoveYourJob.com