Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the technical planning, integration, and validation of complex systems across their entire lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting rigorous systems engineering analyses-from initial concept development through design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal. This role requires a strong understanding of hardware and software integration, requirements analysis, and the ability to translate customer needs into viable, cost-effective system solutions.
Responsibilities:- Perform comprehensive technical planning and analysis to support total system development.
- Conduct systems engineering activities at all lifecycle stages, including concept development, design, fabrication, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal.
- Lead or support system integration efforts to ensure seamless functionality across hardware and software components.
- Conduct verification and validation activities to confirm system performance, requirements compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Perform cost, schedule, risk, and supportability analyses to inform system design and program decisions.
- Convert customer and product requirements into practical, technically sound system solutions that balance performance, cost, and schedule constraints.
- Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and requirements allocation to ensure clear definition and traceability of system requirements.
- Develop interface definitions and specifications to support system interoperability across components and subsystems.
- Execute detailed trade studies and technical evaluations to inform design decisions and optimize system performance.
- Support modeling, simulation, and analytical assessments as needed to evaluate design alternatives and system-level impacts.
This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
Qualifications:- Active TS-SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI poly
- Experience in performing technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation activities.
- Experience analyzing system performance, cost, risk, supportability, and operational effectiveness.
- Understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through disposal.
- Experience conducting functional analysis, requirements allocation, timeline analysis, and interface definition.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into detailed hardware and software specifications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
- Degree in Computer Sciences, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related disciplines.
- MA/MS degree with 13+ years of relevant experience, OR
- BA/BS degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in a discipline aligned with the position's responsibilities.
We offer:- 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
- Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
- Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
- Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
- Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.
*Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.
