Senior Engineering Support Specialist (Systems Engineering)

Location: Pittsfield, MA, United States. The position may be fully onsite, hybrid/flex, or remote with a minimum visit to Pittsfield every three weeks. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Salary: USD $106,477–$115,212 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops high-technology solutions, products, and services for defense, scientific, and mission-critical applications.

What you will do

• Apply systems engineering principles across the full D5LE2 system development life cycle.
• Perform requirements analysis and management, functional and performance analysis, system design, trade studies, integration, verification, validation, and interface definition.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, models, and designs using MBSE and digital engineering tools.
• Analyze design weaknesses, risks, costs, supportability, effectiveness, and vendor or COTS component feasibility.
• Support modeling and simulation, technical planning, security documentation, system accreditation, and major program milestones.
• Provide technical leadership, communicate recommendations to stakeholders, and identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Department of Defense Secret security clearance are required.
• Proficiency in systems engineering principles, the full system development life cycle, and complex safety-critical programs.
• Experience with systems modeling and requirements management tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw and DOORS, or equivalent tools.
• Experience applying MBSE methodologies and digital engineering concepts to real program deliverables.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, independent decision-making, and stakeholder presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting a major defense or strategic weapons program.
• Experience with recognized architectural patterns, modeling and simulation, system accreditation, or security documentation.
• Experience providing leadership or direction to lower-level employees.

Culture & Benefits

• Research-oriented work supporting national security and the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrent.
• Flexible scheduling, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and healthcare benefits.
• Health and wellness programs, employee resource groups, and social groups.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.