Systems Engineer

Full-time Contract Position – Hagerstown, MD

Our client, a global leader in aerospace and national security, is driven by bold goals — advancing space exploration, safeguarding service members, and building the systems that unite the world. This role supports a vital business area that delivers affordable, turnkey command and control, communication, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. Our client is dedicated to providing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to address the nation’s most critical security challenges. #EngineeringTheFuture!

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to lead the research, architecture, modeling, simulation, testing, and improvement of advanced systems and technologies. This role is responsible for developing complex system architectures from concept through detailed design and verification, utilizing tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, Rhapsody, and MATLAB. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, systems integration, and validation processes. As a cross-functional team leader, you will manage technical risk, guide multi-disciplinary collaboration, and drive performance metrics across the full product lifecycle. This on-site, contract position in Hagerstown, MD is ideal for a motivated engineer with a background in aerospace, defense, or complex technical development environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research, design, and improve cutting-edge systems, products, and services throughout the development lifecycle
Architect and model complex system designs using contextual modeling platforms and simulation tools
Perform system-level testing, certification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with project requirements
Lead the development of system architectures from concept through detailed design and verification
Manage functional requirements parsing, derivation, allocation, and integration for multi-disciplinary systems
Identify and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle using proven engineering practices
Ensure systems engineering deliverables align with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) best practices
Support Verification and Validation (V&V) planning, execution, and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, robust solutions
Lead trade studies, baseline definitions, and technical performance measurement (TPM) tracking to optimize system performance
Utilize tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, CAMEO, and MATLAB for modeling and requirements management
Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and project managers to ensure alignment with project goals

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles

Preferred Skills

Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, CAMEO Systems Modeler, MATLAB Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)

Work Environment

On-site role located in Hagerstown, Maryland
This is a 6-month contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $95 - $100, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Perks of the Job

Health Benefits

Multiple Healthcare plans are available, Vision, Dental, Medical, and Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Competitive Paid Leave plan includes 10 (PTO) days, 12 Paid holidays, and 5 sick days

Financial Benefits

Nonmatching, self-administered 401k program through Human Interest

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Professional Support

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