Associate, Project / Systems Engineer (Defense Tech)

Location: Rochester, New York, United States; onsite role.

Salary range: $62,000–$115,000 per year in specified states and locations, including New York.

Company

Defense technology company delivering end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Perform operational analysis and develop concepts of operations, design plans, and implementation plans.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and test cases; conduct tests and document results.
• Use software tools and scripting for systems work, including software and hardware troubleshooting.
• Analyze system requirements from end systems and users.
• Support the development and evaluation of complex system designs and architectures.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on design activities, plans, and status to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or completed one within the last 12 months in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to meet applicable eligibility requirements for access to classified information; security clearances may be required and may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations, pre-employment substance abuse testing, and background checks where permitted by law.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, and excellence.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and available programs may vary by hire date, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreement applicability.