Senior Systems Engineering Advisor – Cyber & Network Programs with Security Clearance

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA 01731
• Clearance: Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility
• Compensation: Commensurate with Experience Overview:
  
  

AFLCMC/HNJ is seeking a senior engineering expert who brings 10 years of direct experience designing, developing, integrating, and validating complex software and systems across DoD environments. The role centers on providing technical leadership to Air Force cyber and network modernization efforts, with an emphasis on requirements clarity, system architecture assessment, technical risk identification, and evaluation of contractor engineering approaches. This is a hands-on technical advisory position, not an administrative oversight role.

The Position Is On-site At Hanscom AFB. Role Focus

You will support the IPT Engineering Lead by applying deep experience in distributed systems, C2 systems, radar/EO/IR integration, real-time software, algorithm development, V&V, and cross-platform development. Your background in requirements analysis, test planning, and interoperability will drive sound program decisions across cost, schedule, and technical performance. Key Responsibilities:

• Assess system and software architectures, interface definitions, data flows, and distributed processing approaches proposed by contractors.
• Conduct technical evaluations of designs, prototypes, test plans, and integration strategies to ensure compliance with Air Force standards and mission needs.
• Lead or support engineering reviews, readiness assessments, milestone decisions, and technical interchange meetings.
• Provide authoritative guidance on requirements development, traceability, validation strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Identify engineering risks across software, hardware, cybersecurity, algorithm performance, integration, and schedule feasibility.
• Contribute to acquisition activities including SOW/SOO development, proposal technical evaluation, risk scoring, and vendor performance assessments.
• Prepare and deliver engineering briefings, technical analyses, and decision documentation for senior program leadership.
• Integrate engineering considerations into sustainment plans, modernization roadmaps, and long-term lifecycle strategies. Required Qualifications:
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 10 years of hands-on engineering experience across systems engineering, software design, integration, V&V, or distributed system development.
• Familiarity with Air Force or DoD environments, including classified program execution.
• Experience in technical oversight, requirements analysis, test planning, and risk management.
• Experience supporting or advising acquisition activities. Preferred Qualifications:
• Background with Air Force LCMC processes, system readiness reviews, and engineering baseline management.
• Prior work on radar, C2, SIGINT, cyber, EW, or distributed mission systems.
• Experience across both government and defense industry roles, providing technical leadership in multi-contractor environments.
• DAWIA certifications or PMP helpful but not required.