Systems Engineer (Defense-Aerospace)

TL;DR

Systems Engineer (Defense-Aerospace): Integrating advanced hardware components including SBCs, FPGAs, and GPUs into system chassis with an accent on full lifecycle system integration and validation. Focus on diagnosing complex hardware/firmware issues, configuring OpenVPX chassis, and implementing technical standards for aerospace systems.

Location: Onsite in Taunton, MA

Salary: $70/hr W2

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm providing specialized engineering staffing for clients in the Defense and Aerospace sectors.

What you will do

• Integrate hardware components (SBCs, FPGAs, GPUs) into system chassis based on design documentation.
• Support full lifecycle system integration efforts in collaboration with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Independently isolate, diagnose, and resolve complex hardware, software, and firmware issues.
• Develop and execute detailed test procedures to validate system performance and functional requirements.
• Configure OpenVPX chassis and cards and utilize network analysis tools like Wireshark.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
• Proficiency with network troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark) and virtualization environments (VMware, Linux).
• Experience in test development and automated test scripting.
• Must be able to work onsite in Taunton, MA.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with CMOSS and/or SOSA standards.
• Strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience leading the systems development life cycle.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term project engagement.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact Defense-Aerospace technology.
• Professional environment focused on ongoing technical development and collaborative leadership.