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The Systems Engineer supports the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) Program through the development, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex systems. This role is responsible for ensuring system functionality, reliability, and performance across mission-critical domains. The Systems Engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess technical needs and provide scalable, sustainable engineering solutions.\nDuties include but are not limited to\nSupport the design, integration, and implementation of TARS systems architecture and components.\nConduct systems-level analyses and participates in requirements gathering, definition, and traceability.\nAssist in the configuration, testing, and validation of software and hardware systems.\nTroubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution efforts with technical teams and vendors.\nMaintain technical documentation including interface control documents, system diagrams, and configuration records.\nProvide engineering input for lifecycle management, upgrades, and system sustainment planning.\nCollaborate with stakeholders across engineering, logistics, and operations functions to optimize system effectiveness.\nRequired Education, Experience and Qualifications\n Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.\nSignificant systems engineering experience in government or defense-related environment required, in lieu of degree. 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