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Systems Engineer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listing for: Aquila Technology
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Systems Engineer Clearance Level

Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance
- Must be US Citizen to be considered

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes.

We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Aquila Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer, who will work on a team performing systems engineering activities for a large program. Responsibilities include developing, flowing down and tracking requirements, architecting systems, developing an MBSE model of the systems and their interfaces, planning and leading verification and validation activities, and identifying risks and defining risk mitigation strategies.

Must Have
  • Degree Level - Bachelor's Degree
  • 5 years - Systems Engineering
  • 2 years - Model based systems engineering
  • 2 years - SysML experience
Nice to Have
  • Systems
  • Magic draw
  • Systems Integration

The successful candidate should have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aero/Astro, Software Engineering, or related fields and at least 7 years of relevant experience with systems engineering for space or airborne systems. A MS degree or PhD can be substituted for years of experience.
  • The ability to support a full range of systems engineering activities for multiple programs
  • The ability to use a systems perspective to identify needed technology development efforts
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and present professional written reports and presentations
  • Experience with SysML Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools is required.
Preferred
  • Experience with Magic Draw.
  • Experience with integration of hardware and software is helpful
Benefits and Perks

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our

Perks Include
  • PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
  • 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
  • 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
  • Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
  • 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting;
    Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
  • Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
  • Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years
Work location

The candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days a week with some flexibility for occasional remote work.

Clearance Level

Interim secret sufficient to start. Roles will eventually be required at the TS level.

Interview Process

Initial phone/zoom screen with hiring manager. Second round interviews will be onsite with a larger group interview. If there is a relocation candidate, they will consider a second round zoom but local candidates should plan to come onsite for the second-round interview.

Travel estimated at 10% - domestic only

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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