Systems Engineer II – Tactical Missile System Simulation

About the role

The Systems Engineer II position supports the development of a virtual crew drill trainer software application that simulates a tactical missile system in a first-person 3D environment built in Unreal Engine. This role involves working as an individual contributor within a multidisciplinary scrum team, collaborating with tactical system Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and adhering to contract deliverable formats and standards.

Responsibilities

• Research tactical system concepts using schematics, functional block diagrams, system data, parts lists, CAD drawings, and technical manuals.
• Generate requirements documents to guide software engineers in developing training scenarios within existing applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers throughout implementation.
• Conduct software testing against established requirements.
• Document, track, and support resolution of software defects.
• Work in a fast-paced environment that demands accuracy and attention to detail.
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support customer test events, data collection, and development of foreign military partnerships.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with software and/or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Products.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with core engineering principles and systems engineering lifecycle concepts.
• An analytical, problem-solving mindset with experience in requirements generation and configuration management.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, including scrum practices.
• Understanding of object-oriented design, basic coding concepts, and simulation or radar system fundamentals; familiarity with technical manuals and military procedures is ideal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.