Electrical/Aircraft Systems Engineer

Executive Summary: We are seeking a Systems Engineer III (Electrical/Aircraft Systems) with Top Secret Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The System Engineer shall perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The ideal candidate will have an active Top Secret Security Clearance and a strong background in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in aircraft systems. They will possess either an advanced degree with 12 years of experience, a bachelor's degree with 15 years, or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, including 5-8 years supporting DoD aircraft systems. Responsibilities: Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications. Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications. Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using the application of engineering economy principles. Perform validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate the results of major engineering systems. Provide system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight. Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes. Capable of performing: problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, "Set-based design" for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade-off analysis. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance dvanced degree (MA/MS) in Electrical Engineering and 12 years of experience in aircraft systems, including 5 years within the DoD; or Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Electrical Engineering and 15 years of experience in aircraft systems, including 5 years within the DoD; or 20 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, including 8 years within the DoD supporting aircraft systems.

Created: 2026-03-17