Senior System Engineer

Senior System Engineer Astrion $130-$140,000 annually• May 29, 2026 Overview

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER LOCATION

Hanscom

AFB, MA SALARY RANGE

$130-$140,000 annually•depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS

Full-Time

CLEARANCE

Secret TRAVEL:

Limited; As Needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer located at the Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusettsto support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division'smission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance Must be a US citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD Experience reviewing Air Force system requirements documentation including SRDs, ICDs, CDDs, and CONOPs Experience supporting technical engineering reviews, meetings, and briefings 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 Technical Skills Air Force systems requirements analysis and management Systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle Technical baseline management and system-level test and evaluation Risk management support in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes Trade studies and engineering analysis Agile software development methodologies and DevSecOps principles Technologies Used Confluence JIRA Interpersonal Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Government and Contractor personnel Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated critical thinking skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but not limited to: 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 Support implementation and maintenance of system requirements within DOORS and Launchpad applications across branch systems Support technical engineering reviews, meetings, and briefings with Government and Contractor personnel Review and analyze system concepts, requirements baselines, and software integration activities in collaboration with Government and prime contractor teams Apply advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure work remains aligned with program objectives, schedules, costs, performance criteria, and existing policies Understanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance, preferred Experience supporting Agile software development environments, including SAFe Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOps, and Agile sprint planning methodologies, preferred Demonstrated critical thinking skills #CJ #LI-LP1 #LI-CL1 "Hanscom Campaign"