Systems Engineer

Job Title:

Systems Engineer

Duration:

3 Years (High Possibility of Extension)

Location:

Lexington, MA - Hybrid

Job Description:

Clearance:

Interim Clearance is sufficient to start.

Work Schedule:

Candidate should be expected to be in the office 3 days/wk

Interview

Initial prescreening with the hiring manager and then an in-person interview for a second round.

Description:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Background/Need:

One area of significant focus for the Communication Networks & Analysis is the application of modern software engineering principles and commercial best practices to define and prototype open architecture solutions, that provide mission critical capabilities to the warfighter. Applying a combination of approaches enables the flexible composition of sensors, processors, ground stations, and command centers. This work feeds into open architecture standards which ensure seamless information transfer between system components and subsystem-level upgradability.

ther information relevant to the job requirement?

The candidate will design, develop, and integrate distributed data architecture solutions with a strong emphasis on data analysis, AI/ML workflows, and automation. They will build prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations to support experimentation, integration, and capability development across shared testbeds and with partner organizations. This role supports Department of War (DoW) modernization initiatives focused on secure data sharing across multiple platforms and domains in distributed and cloud environments. The candidate will help research, evaluate, and prototype emerging technologies in data engineering, AI/ML, and observability to advance program objectives.

Required Skills:

• Strong background in data analysis, identifying trends, drawing actionable insights, and evaluating data interoperability from diverse sources to support key decisions
• Experience designing and implementing distributed data architectures, including publish/subscribe messaging systems (e.g., NATS) and robust Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines
• Proficiency with high-performance database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouseDB)
• Hands-on development experience with Python, Java, and C/C++ for high-performance data processing, analytics, and system components
• Deep understanding of observability and visualization stacks, including Grafana for dashboards, Prometheus, and VictoriaMetrics for monitoring large-scale distributed systems
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify performance bottlenecks, debug issues, and implement efficiency improvements
• Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements, mapping them to capabilities, identifying gaps, and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Strong team collaboration using Agile methodologies, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, practices, and tools
• Experience or strong interest in network emulation and testbed environments

Preferred Skills:

• Active DoW Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, applied across multi-domain and cloud environments
• Understanding of Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) and Common Operational Picture (COP) concepts
• Expertise in cloud-native infrastructure and automation using Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform for deploying and managing scalable environments
• Additional experience with containerization (Docker / Podman), infrastructure-as-code, and observability tools (Loki, Fluent Bit, OpenTelemetry)
• Proficiency in building AI-powered analytics platforms, including natural language querying, automated reporting, root-cause analysis, cross-run comparisons, and actionable recommendations
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML workflows, and integration of AI models into data pipelines and decision-support systems
• Experience with Open Mission Systems (OMS) and Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)
• Strong UI/UX practices for data-driven dashboards and applications
• Proficiency in designing and optimizing low-latency distributed systems