Piper Companies

Systems Engineer - CLEARED

Piper Companies$120K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or space.
  • Proficient with requirements management and systems engineering tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS).
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and relevant modeling tools.
  • Skilled in engineering analysis and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, STK).
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintenance of system-level technical budgets.
  • Define, analyze, document, and maintain system and subsystem requirements with traceability.
  • Assist in requirements allocation and verification planning.
  • Conduct validation activities throughout the program lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO for work-life balance
  • Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • RSU stock options for long-term financial incentives
  • Paid holidays and sick leave as mandated by law
Full Job Description
CLEARED Systems Engineer to join a growing aerospace and telecommunication company. This is onsite in Lanham, MD and a full-time position.

Essential Duties of the Systems Engineer:
  • Support the development and maintenance of system-level technical budgets, including power, data, performance, and other engineering metrics.
  • Define, analyze, document, and maintain system and subsystem requirements with full traceability.
  • Support requirements allocation, verification planning, and validation activities throughout the program lifecycle.


Qualifications of the Systems Engineer:
  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or space.
  • Requirements management and systems engineering tools (Jama, DOORS, etc).
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system modeling tools.
  • Engineering analysis and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, STK, etc).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.


Compensation for the Systems Engineer:
  • $120,000 - $200,000 (based on experience)
  • Comprehensive benefit package; Unlimited PTO, Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, RSU stock options, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays


This job opens for applications on 8/7/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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