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System Engineer

John Galt Staffing
Pittsfield, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing auxiliary and training systems that support the fleet ballistic missile program.


This role requires hands-on experience with systems in lab environments and collaboration across multiple technical disciplines. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Experience in systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Experience in networking and virtual machine management.
  • Proficiency in cyber hardening techniques.
  • Strong background in general IT skills and systems integration.

What sets you apart:

  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
  • Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
  • Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others


CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
  • Also requires 2 years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
  • Agile experience preferred.

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