Senior Systems Engineer

Scientific Systems

Senior Systems Engineer II conducting system-level activities for AI/ML autonomy capabilities. Collaborating on system design, integration, and development within aerospace and defense industries.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeBurlington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Significantly support system design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR) for Autonomy Systems, develop interfaces (IDDs, ICDs) and operational/system/data viewpoints, in alignment with customer standards such as DoDAF.
Perform system-level integration and test activities to ensure the Autonomy Systems meets or exceeds functional and performance system requirements.
Define and document system requirements, interfaces, and performance metrics.
Perform system-level modeling and simulation (M+S) and analyses using digital models and analysis tools, such as AFSIM, to quantify the utility or effectiveness of an autonomy system.
Support proposal activities by performing M+S, technical data analyses and creating/ revising assigned technical content sections as needed.
Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, using tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, to create and maintain system models, ensuring clarity and traceability.
Perform system analysis, such as requirements analyses, and design activities to support the development of Autonomy System Architectures, models, data, and interfaces.
Develop working knowledge of Aerospace and DoD Systems Engineering Management, and relevant customer or industry processes, such as DoD 5000.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors’ of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience and 5+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in a related industry.
Experience with the development, integration, and test of autonomous systems.
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and formal tools for SysML.
Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) and formal tools for simulation and analysis, such as AFSIM.
Master’s of Science degree or PhD (Preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CAD, AutoCAD, AFSIM, and tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems.
Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary: $139,000 - $172,000 (Depends on Experience)
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Hybrid Work Schedule
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Summer 9/80 work schedule
Paid Holiday Shut Down

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringmodel-based systems engineeringmodeling and simulationrequirements analysissystem integrationperformance metricsinterface developmentdigital modelsautonomous systemsSysML

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationproblem-solvinglogical reasoningdecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD