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Systems Engineer, Journeyman - Secret with Security Clearance

DCS CorporationBedford, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$96.8k - $145k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA. Essential Job Functions: Conduct systems engineering and program reviews to evaluate alternative plans, technical baselines, design efforts, and system-level test results to ensure subsystem and system performance meets approved program specifications Prepare technical documentation, management reports, and technical presentations supporting planning, implementation, and corrective actions Perform system validation activities, including development of criteria and procedures, and analyze results of major engineering systems Provide systems engineering support across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment/fielding, installation, and operations oversight activities Provide engineering support to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes Conduct engineering trade studies and technical analyses involving system performance, effectiveness, cost, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule Support proposal evaluations, technical studies, audits, analyses, and engineering IPT activities to assess technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness Review and analyze Air Force requirements and acquisition documentation including SRDs, ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, CONOPs, AoAs, Technology Development Strategies, FCAs, and PCAs Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required. Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance. Experience supporting systems engineering activities across the acquisition lifecycle. Experience developing system requirements, technical documentation, and engineering analyses. Knowledge of systems engineering processes, technical reviews, and configuration management principles. Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience with 3+ years of experience in the DoD. Experience in engineering and technical resources with either USAF command or control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters depending on the specific branch needs. Experience with python, Linux, and Cameo. Salary Range $96,757 - $145,000 At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs. Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits

Skills

Python

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