Senior Systems Engineer - Military

DCS Corp is seeking to hire a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the digital thread for Major Release 2 (FY25–27)—turning concepts into flight-ready capabilities through model-based systems engineering across hardware (Nomad), software (Smith), and operations (Watch) in Bedford, MA
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• Max salary: $205,188k/year
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 provided
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurances, Paid Time Off, 11 holidays, of which 10 are paid per year (Federal Government holidays), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Retirement Plan, Educational Assistance, Disability Insurance, TRICARE Benefits
• An ESOP company
• Working for a Company that has received great reviews
• A great work environment
• Working with a diverse group of employees

• Onsite (plant or customer location)
• Typical shift hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5pm

• Own and evolve SysML/CAMEO models, DoDAF views, and interface control documents linking PG subsystems with SATCOM, DI, and cross-domain components.
• Ensure full requirements traceability to mission threads and verification methods supporting CJADC2 and Operational Imperative #2.

• Elicit, manage, and decompose system requirements in DOORS-NG (or equivalent).
• Lead configuration control and maintain model-document alignment within the technical baseline.

• Partner with IPTs to translate digital designs into SIL builds; troubleshoot cross-domain, crypto, and data-bus integration challenges.
• Continuously update the model with real-world integration feedback.

• Coordinate with test teams to build the VCRM and validate performance, safety, and cybersecurity early via “shift-left” practices.
• Provide technical concurrence for IATTs and airworthiness packages.

• Manage the technical risk register; brief mitigation plans and maturity metrics to senior USAF leadership.
• Sync performance data with IMS and program dashboards.

• Guide mid-level engineers on MBSE, Agile/SAFe, and Dev Sec Ops  practices in a classified environment.
• Foster a model-first, cross-functional culture among Government and industry partners.

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• B.S. in Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering—or related field and 15+ years of systems engineering on DoD C4
  
  ISR, avionics, or open‑architecture programs, including requirements management, architecture, and integration or a Masters plus at least 12 years of experience.
• Proficiency with SysML modeling tools (CAMEO/Magic Draw, Rhapsody, or equivalent) and requirements databases (DOORS, Jama).
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑disciplinary design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and managing technical baselines in a digital‑engineering environment.
• Solid grasp of MIL‑STD avionics power, data links (Link‑16/22, TTNT, OMS/UCI), SATCOM, Type‑1 crypto, and RMF / IA compliance.

• INCOSE CSEP / ESEP or DAU ENG/SAE Level III certification.
• Prior work on ABMS, CJADC2, or other open‑architecture airborne networking efforts.
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  pipelines (Platform One / Iron Bank) and automated model validation (Model Center, Cameo Simulation Toolkit).
• Experience briefing SES / GO audiences and shaping acquisition strategy documents (AS, SEP, SEMP, TEMP).