Advanced System Engineer - RSP

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced Systems Engineer – RSP position within their high-technology defense systems team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the design, integration, testing, and analysis of mission-critical hardware and software systems for advanced defense applications. The Systems Engineer will work as part of a cross-functional engineering team and may contribute across systems integration, requirements engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and hardware systems engineering efforts

Location: Pittsfield, MA (Hybrid)
Position: Advanced Systems Engineer – (RSP)
Contract Length: 12–24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $61.27 per hour
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field with 5 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience
Schedule: First Shift
Clearance Requirement: Secret Clearance

In this role, you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:

Systems Engineering

• Support the development and delivery of advanced hardware, software, and integrated system solutions.
• Participate in the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting mission-critical defense programs.

Test & Integration Engineering

• Perform hardware and software integration activities.
• Execute validation, verification, and performance testing of complex systems.
• Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during system integration efforts.

Requirements Engineering

• Analyze, document, and manage system requirements.
• Support requirements traceability and verification activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure requirements align with mission objectives.

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Develop system models, simulations, and engineering analyses.
• Support system architecture development and design trade studies.
• Utilize MBSE tools and methodologies to improve system development processes.

Hardware Systems Engineering

• Support hardware design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure system-level functionality.
• Assist with technical evaluations and performance assessments.

AI-Enabled Engineering

• Leverage generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity.
• Utilize AI technologies to support requirements analysis, design trade studies, test documentation, and technical reporting.
• Apply enterprise AI tools while adhering to security and data-handling requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and technical standards.
• Experience supporting hardware and software integration efforts.
• Familiarity with requirements management processes and tools.
• Experience with system modeling, simulations, and design analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and support system validation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and engineering concepts.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, naval, missile, or weapons systems programs.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with systems integration and verification activities.
• Experience conducting design trade studies and technical evaluations.
• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows and enterprise AI platforms.
• Experience working in classified DoD environments.

About Our Client

Our client is a mission-critical DoD–Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. They develop strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

About APR Consulting

Since 1980, APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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