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Position: Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Dedham, MA
Pay Rate: $88.51/hour
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
About The Role
CPI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support development of mission-critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications for a rapidly growing encryptor product line. This role supports the Encryptor Manager and involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, working at the cutting edge of secure application development using modern tools and technologies.
What You’ll Do
- Support development of cybersecurity management applications for encryption systems.
- Apply systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories across the product lifecycle.
- Develop system designs, including:
- Use Cases
- CONOPs
- Requirements definition and management
- Partner with software engineering teams to define and maintain System Design Specifications.
- Develop and execute test procedures to validate system functionality and performance.
- Participate in integrated product teams, supporting system-level design, integration, and verification.
Qualifications Sought
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field with 8 years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
- Agile development experience preferred.
- Active DoD Secret clearance required at time of hire.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Experience with: Systems engineering fundamentals and methodologies
- Requirements development and management
- Test development and execution
- 3-5 years working with software teams on system design specifications
Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of SNMP and REST APIs
- ESXi, operating systems, and virtual machine configuration
- Network configuration and troubleshooting
- Integrated Product Team (IPT) experience
- DOORS and/or Cameo
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificate usage
- Protocol analysis using Wireshark
- UX/UI design exposure
What Sets You Apart
- Passion for designing and delivering complex systems
- Ability to define scope, schedule, and execution expectations
- Strong initiative with the ability to execute independently
- Capable of providing technical direction and leadership
- Effective collaborator across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to quickly absorb new information and take on increasing responsibility
Why Join CPI
- Work on mission-critical cybersecurity and encryption systems
- Support long-term, stable programs with real national security impact
- Exposure to advanced systems engineering challenges in secure environments
- Flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- 401(k) matching
- Flex time off
- Paid parental leave
- Healthcare and wellness programs
- On-site gym and employee resource groups
Workplace Options
- Fully On-Site
- This position is on-site in Dedham, MA with no remote option
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
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