Advanced Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer – Regional Strike Programs

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $59.22

Join a mission‑critical engineering team supporting Regional Strike Programs that deliver advanced hardware, software, and integrated defense systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will work on complex programs that support national security initiatives, partnering with cross‑functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, test, and deploy cutting‑edge technology solutions. This role provides the opportunity to contribute across multiple systems engineering disciplines, including requirements development, test and integration, model‑based systems engineering (MBSE), and hardware systems engineering.

• Support the development and delivery of advanced hardware, software, and systems solutions.
• Participate in hardware and software validation, verification, integration, and performance testing.
• Develop, document, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Support system modeling, simulation, and architecture analysis using MBSE methodologies.
• Assist with hardware systems integration, troubleshooting, and design support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure systems meet mission requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and system‑level testing activities.
• Support Agile development activities and engineering process improvements.
• Contribute to technical documentation, reports, and engineering deliverables.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or 3+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting systems integration, verification, validation, testing, or requirements management activities.
• 2+ years of experience working with requirements management, systems modeling, or engineering lifecycle tools.
• 2+ years of experience supporting cross‑functional engineering teams in a technical environment.
• 1+ year of experience working in Agile development environments preferred.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and technical standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Test & Integration Engineering.
• Experience with Requirements Engineering and requirements management tools.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system modeling, and simulation tools.
• Experience supporting hardware system design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and engineering concepts.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and technical growth.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted engineering tools for requirements analysis, documentation, trade studies, and engineering workflows.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms and AI‑enabled engineering practices while adhering to security and data‑handling requirements.

• Work arrangement:
  Primarily onsite with flexibility for occasional hybrid work.
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Occasional overtime may be required based on program and customer requirements.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Color, Gender, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran status are protected under applicable law.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.