Job Description

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our high-performing AAG/EMALS Systems Engineering Branch in Lakehurst, NJ. In this position, you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and deployment of advanced systems that support complex naval aviation platforms and technologies. Our team is responsible for systems engineering leadership, planning, analysis, and requirements development. Will support aircraft system development, shipboard integration efforts, and innovative enabling technologies. Work will directly contribute to the execution of the Department of Defense (DoD) 5000 Acquisition Framework for major defense acquisition programs. This role emphasizes ensuring systems meet all performance, safety, and compatibility requirements across the full system lifecycle.

Duties:

• Lead and oversee technical efforts to translate stakeholder requirements into efficient, lifecycle-optimized system solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and integration oversight to multidisciplinary teams spanning systems, test, cybersecurity, safety, hardware, and software.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external system interfaces to ensure interoperability and optimal performance.
• Develop system architectures, select components, and plan integration activities to satisfy all technical and operational requirements.
• Ensure system designs remain aligned with functional and physical requirements across hardware, software, data, and infrastructure domains.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to cross-functional teams, including systems, hardware, software, test, cybersecurity, and safety disciplines.
• Apply advanced systems engineering expertise to major defense acquisition programs in accordance with the DoD 5000 Acquisition Framework.
• Plan, support, and execute technical reviews and key acquisition milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, Milestone A), ensuring full compliance and technical rigor.
• Develop and contribute to technical guidance, program documentation, and decision support materials, including white papers, technical assessments, and decision memoranda.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders-engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and program leadership-to resolve complex, multi-objective technical challenges.
• Participate in core program activities such as risk and configuration management, trade studies, technical reviews, and modeling and simulation efforts.
• Support ACAT I programs across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
• Perform system architecture development, component selection, integration planning, and technical risk analysis.
• Develop, implement, and track risk mitigation strategies to maintain program stability and performance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical artifacts including ECPs, engineering reports, drawings, white papers, and program briefings.
• Document technical solutions with consideration for cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
• Oversee system and subsystem integration, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Conduct performance verification, validation, and analysis to confirm operational requirements are met.
• Author and review detailed technical documentation such as specifications, test plans, and engineering analyses.
• Coordinate and interface with stakeholders across program offices, fleet users, contractors, and industry partners.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior leadership and non-technical decision-makers.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, logistics, test, and acquisition organizations.
• Provide regular status updates, technical briefings, and progress reports to program management and key stakeholders.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical/Computer, or Industrial Engineering preferred).

Required Experience:

• Three (3)- Ten (10) years experience as Systems Engineer, preferably within DoD.
• Experience with CAMEO

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Experience with the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process
• Experience with integrating new hardware/systems on Naval platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerBi)
• Experience in JIRA application
• Experience in process and review Requests for Engineering Investigation (REIs)

Hybrid Work Disclaimer: This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$125,000.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.