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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to join a cross-functional team working on surface and unmanned vessel systems. This role focuses on requirements development, systems design, integration & testing, and data analysis to support naval platform capabilities. The position is based in Pittsfield, MA and is open to candidates who meet U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility requirements.

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What You’ll Do

As an entry-level Systems Engineer you will:

• Perform customer requirements analysis and develop system-level requirements and allocations
• Support system architecture and software architecture artifact development to communicate designs to stakeholders
• Design, integrate, test, deploy, and improve software and systems products
• Conduct functional and performance analysis, trade studies, and interface definition
• Perform systems integration and verification including simulation and live testing
• Collect, reduce, and analyze complex data to provide actionable recommendations
• Develop and implement data collection and quality strategies
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation for continuous improvement

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Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into verifiable system requirements and allocate those to subsystems and components
• Generate technical engineering products using established standards, processes, and tools across the systems development lifecycle
• Support integration and testing of combat systems work products
• Create and maintain documentation, interface control documents, and test artifacts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, test, and operations)

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related field
• Demonstrated ability (academic, internship, or project) in systems analysis, requirements, or integration work
• U.S. citizenship (required)
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance within a reasonable time after hire

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience or coursework in requirements development and allocation
• Hands-on exposure to systems integration and test (SIT/IV&V) or software testing
• Data analysis experience (statistical methods, data reduction, visualization)
• Familiarity with software architecture artifacts and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Interest or experience applying AI/ML techniques to engineering problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work on multidisciplinary teams

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Compensation & Schedule

• Target salary range: USD $77,843 – $86,358 per year (actual pay may vary based on experience and factors)
• Full-time; 9/80 flexible schedule option (every other Friday off) available in many cases

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Workplace & Benefits

• Workplace options: On-site in Pittsfield, MA, with Hybrid/Flex available as conditions allow
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, paid time off, and employee resource groups
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities working alongside research-focused teams delivering solutions for national security

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Security & Eligibility

• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable time after hire; selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform helping candidates access roles at Confidential Client
• Candidates may be matched to additional opportunities across the Careertakes network
• The platform follows privacy and transparency practices; AI tools may be used to assist with initial resume review (human decision-makers make final hiring decisions)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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