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Systems Engineer III (Electrical/Aircraft Systems)

We are seeking a Systems Engineer III (Electrical/Aircraft Systems) with Top Secret Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The System Engineer shall perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process.

The ideal candidate will have an active Top Secret Security Clearance and a strong background in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in aircraft systems. They will possess either an advanced degree with 12 years of experience, a bachelor's degree with 15 years, or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, including 5–8 years supporting DoD aircraft systems.

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using the application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate the results of major engineering systems.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.
• Capable of performing: problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, "Set-based design" for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade-off analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance:
  Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Advanced degree (MA/MS) in Electrical Engineering and 12 years of experience in aircraft systems, including 5 years within the DoD; or
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Electrical Engineering and 15 years of experience in aircraft systems, including 5 years within the DoD; or
• 20 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Description s, including 8 years within the DoD supporting aircraft systems.