Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Interim/Active Secret Clearance- Must Be US Citizen to apply

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a System Engineer t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The Systems Engineer is responsible for the development and testing of complex systems; making sure the various components and subsystems work together to accomplish the missions. Activities include trade studies, requirements flow down, architecture development, system modeling, and functional and environmental testing from the component to systems level.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must have an interim / Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)
  

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years Systems Engineering
• 2 years Ability to model, analyze, test and plan the assembly of advanced hardware
• 2 years Assembly of advanced hardware, including ground and space systems
• 2 years Functional Analysis
• 2 years Timeline Analysis
• 2 years Model based systems engineering
• 2 years Systems Analysis
• 2 years Systems Integration
• 2 years Software Validation
• 2 years Testing from the component to system level

Nice to Have:

• Masters Degree
• Systems Modeling

Required skills:

• Ability to model, analyze, test and plan the assembly of advanced hardware and software, including mechanical and functional modeling
• Performance and mechanical modeling of various types will be required.
• Experience testing complex hardware
• Data analysis skills; being able to analyze production data
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of MBSE (model based systems engineering) tools

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing system models of complex architectures
• Experience executing systems engineering activities in a model-based environment

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Clearance: Interim clearance sufficient to start

MUST BE US CITIZEN TO APPLY

Work location: Hybrid - This position will be hybrid. It will be 3-5 days onsite; depending on the nature of the workload. Candidate must be local to the MA area for start of this assignment.

Interview process: Initial phone screen with hiring manager. If candidate advances to next round, larger interview with technical team

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.