Staff Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Twenty-Six Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary:
The Staff Systems Engineer performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems-level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Also performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, and requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of the total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new defense systems and components functioning as part of a System / Integrated Product Team.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design
Lead complex systems-level architecture design and perform system-level modeling and simulation.
Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.
Execute program while providing technical leadership.
Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design of a product and procedures.
Develop systems specifications, master test plans, and other necessary artifacts.
Provide inputs into the integrated master schedules and track program progress.
Assist in verification and validation responsibilities.
Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and mentor entry-level engineers.
Lead and execute transition of technologies from R&D/advanced concepts into production or program baselines.
Lead and execute Software/hardware integration, including leading these efforts.
Lead and execute debug and troubleshoot multifunctional systems.
Lead and execute live-fire testing, development of test plans and procedures, and safety documentation.
Other related duties assigned by supervisor.
Education, Experience, License, or Certification:
Bachelor's degree is required
Master's degree is preferred
Specific Degree Field Required: Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or other applicable technical discipline
14+ years of relevant professional experience in the systems engineering field
Advanced DOORS requirements management training (preferred)
Systems Engineering Simulation and Modeling concepts (preferred)
Systems Engineering methods, tools, and procedures
Training Prerequisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
System Engineering requirements and architecture development tools
Cameo - system engineering modeling
Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department or required by program
Skills and Abilities:
Experience working with ground combat systems, military vehicle architectures, mission systems, or survivability subsystems
Experience with requirements management, integration, and test
Experience working on defense systems – especially safety-critical systems (preferred)
Prior leadership of integration events, field tests, or cross-organizational technical transitions
DOORS requirements management tool suite
Cameo or equivalent for Model Based System Engineering
Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and other desktop tools
Microsoft Projects
Systems-level analysis tools such as Mathlab, MATLAB, or equivalent
Systems-level block diagram capture tools such as Visio
Other related systems engineering tools
Strong communication skills
Skilled and confident presenter
Travel/Physical Requirements:
15% travel required