Senior Systems Engineer — Ground-Based Air Defense

Job overview

The Senior Systems Engineer role is onsite at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA; the listing location is North Lexington, MA. The salary range is $140,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications. The role supports the Ground Based Air Defense Sector/Tactical Sensors Branch and United States Air Force programs. The engineer supports systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle, translating operational needs into technical requirements and advancing integration and interoperability. The work contributes to mission integration efforts and the development of architectures supporting sensor-to-shooter connectivity.

What you'll do

• Support systems engineering across requirements analysis, design, integration, sustainment, and disposal
• translate operational and functional requirements into technical requirements
• support architecture definition and interoperability
• assess technical and programmatic risks
• contribute to test and evaluation strategies
• support integration across program offices and weapon systems
• analyze operational architectures
• prepare technical briefings, documentation, reports, and recommendations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

senior systems engineer

ground-based air defense

tactical sensors

systems engineering

mission integration

department of defense

secret clearance

hanscom afb

bedford ma

$140k–$150k/year

limited travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. Limited travel as needed. A bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience, including five years supporting Department of Defense programs, are preferred.

About the employer

Astrion is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.