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It's for engineers who enjoy understanding complex systems, solving difficult technical problems, and seeing their work become operational.\r\nWe're looking for systems engineers who enjoy requirements engineering, systems integration, verification & validation, and solving complex technical problems on operational defense systems.\r\nWhether you're an early-career engineer looking to build a strong systems engineering foundation or an experienced engineer who still enjoys being hands-on, we'd enjoy talking with you.\r\nYou'll join a long-tenured engineering team embedded with a major defense prime supporting one of the Navy's most sophisticated operational combat systems. You'll become part of a specialized engineering organization that has supported this customer for nearly two decades. The engineers are treated as integral members of the team rather than as outside contractors, and the company has earned an exceptional reputation for stability, technical excellence, and investing in its engineers. Many members of the team have been there for years because they enjoy the work, the people, and the opportunity to continue growing technically.\r\nIf you enjoy figuring out why something doesn't work, tracing it back to the requirements, collaborating across disciplines, and solving complex technical problems, we'd love to talk.\r\nYou'll work alongside experienced engineers in an environment where technical collaboration, mentorship, and long-term relationships matter.\r\nPrior experience supporting naval combat systems is welcome but not required.\r\nAbout the Role\r\nYou'll work across multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle supporting operational defense programs. Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include:\r\nRequirements development, decomposition, allocation, and traceability\r\nVerification & Validation (V&V)\r\nSystems Integration and Test\r\nTechnical investigations and root cause analysis\r\nDefect analysis and troubleshooting\r\nWorking closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams\r\nCollaborating with senior technical leaders on complex operational defense programs\r\nQualifications\r\nWhile 4–10 years of systems engineering experience is typical, we're also interested in exceptional early-career engineers who are eager to learn, as well as experienced engineers who want to remain hands-on and continue solving challenging technical problems.\r\nBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another technical discipline\r\nActive Secret clearance, recently lapsed clearance eligible for reinstatement, or the ability to obtain one through sponsorship\r\nStrong candidates with less experience or more senior candidates who are focused on quality of work and quality of life (and who are eager to return to being hands-on rather than managing) are encouraged to apply.\r\nRequired Skills\r\nWe're particularly interested in engineers with experience in several of the following:\r\nRequirements Engineering\r\nRequirements traceability\r\nVerification & Validation (V&V)\r\nSystems Integration\r\nIntegration & Test\r\nIBM Rational DOORS or DOORS Next Generation\r\nRoot cause analysis\r\nTechnical investigations\r\nAbility to read C++ or Python to investigate system behavior (you do not need to be a software developer)\r\nRequirements management\r\nModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody\r\nPreferred Skills\r\nExperience supporting one or more of the following is a plus (not required):\r\nNaval combat systems\r\nIntegrated weapon systems\r\nShipboard systems\r\nAutomated testing\r\nMATLAB\r\nCameo or other MBSE tools\r\nThis role is ideal for engineers who enjoy understanding complex systems, collaborating across disciplines, and seeing their work become part of operational defense capabilities.\r\nWhether you're building your systems engineering career or you're an experienced engineer looking to continue doing the technical work you enjoy most, you'll work alongside talented engineers, tackle challenging problems, and continue growing in an environment known for its stability, mentorship, and long-term investment in its people.\r\nIf you're looking to keep solving technical problems rather than spend your days managing people, and you're excited by the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers on systems that truly matter, we'd love to learn about you.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Nerd Up Staffing","rawCompany":"nerd up staffing","city":"Laurel","state":"MT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-25T00:19:44.912Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer | Defense Systems Engineering","description":"Help engineer operational defense systems that protect U.S. Navy ships and allies around the world. 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