By Light Professional IT Services

Systems Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3-6 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace
  • Experience with system lifecycle processes from requirements to sustainment
  • Familiarity with systems engineering standards like INCOSE or MIL-STD
  • Proficiency in high fidelity game engines, particularly Unity
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design, integrate, and support military simulation systems
  • Translate operational needs into technical requirements and solutions
  • Conduct system decomposition and integration activities
  • Support verification and validation through test planning and execution
  • Ensure compliance with relevant government and cybersecurity standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software and program management
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and participate in design reviews
  • Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with potential for remote flexibility
  • Opportunity for occasional travel to customer sites and test events
  • Engagement in full lifecycle systems engineering responsibilities
  • Exposure to military simulation and advanced technical solutions
  • Collaborative work with cross-functional teams across defense programs
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Mid Systems Engineer will play a critical role in the planning, development, and execution of delivery orders (DOs), contributing as a hands-on engineer. This individual will be responsible for assisting in systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements development through testing, verification, and final delivery. The ideal candidate has solid experience in systems engineering, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and can work independently with moderate supervision.

This role requires close collaboration with internal teams and government stakeholders and may involve occasional travel to customer sites or test events. A hybrid work environment is possible when not required to be on-site for customer meetings or test events. The program reserves the right to require on-site work if program execution and success dictates.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Responsibilities

  • Design, integrate, and support systems for military simulation system applications
  • Translate mission and operational needs into system requirements, architectures, and technical solutions
  • Perform system decomposition, interface definition, and integration activities
  • Support verification and validation (V&V), including test planning, execution, and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity requirements, and program specifications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., CDRLs)
  • Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings
  • Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis in lab and field environments
  • Contribute to risk management, configuration control, and change management processes


Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3-6 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace programs
  • Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment)
  • Familiarity with systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, MIL-STD, or DoD frameworks)
  • Experience with development in high fidelity game engines (Unity Preferred)
  • Experience with requirements management tools
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents, and specifications
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability and performance


Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
  • Familiarity with systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288)
  • Prior experience supporting defense or aerospace programs


Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Ability to obtain a Security Clearance

About By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services is a provider of full lifecycle information technology and telecommunications solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. The company provides services in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, application development, network engineering, and strategic consulting. By Light has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has been named a top workplace by The Washington Post.
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