Senior Systems Engineer

Digital Prospectors
United States, Massachusetts, Bedford
Jun 13, 2025
Position:Senior Communications Analyst Location:Greater Boston, MA (Onsite) Length:6+ months Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Communications Analyst to support strategic communications system initiatives. This role focuses on the systems engineering and acquisition lifecycle for advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, deep acquisition knowledge, and a proven track record in systems engineering within classified environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to): Apply comprehensive systems engineering principles to support complex acquisition efforts for communications systems. Lead and participate in reviews of program portfolios to assess plans, recommend enhancements, and improve systems engineering processes. Conduct design and test assessments to ensure subsystem and system performance meets defined specifications. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system and subsystem specifications and requirements. Support proposal development, source selection activities, and risk management planning. Deliver clear and effective technical briefings and management reports to stakeholders. Participate in the development of test strategies and validation procedures to ensure reliable system performance. Offer expert input into program engineering strategies across the full system lifecycle-from development and integration to deployment and sustainment. Support risk management and systems engineering processes in accordance with established standards and methodologies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements). Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, particularly in defense or communications systems. Demonstrated experience with acquisition processes, requirements generation, and RFP development. Proven expertise in source selection, technical proposal review, and risk management practices. Strong knowledge of engineering principles applied to communications systems, including VLF systems. Solid understanding of application software, operating systems, networking, and system architecture. Experience with the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Skilled in process modeling, workflow design, and trade space analysis including MODA and set-based design. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentation capabilities. Ability to present complex technical data to diverse audiences using diagrams and other visual tools. Familiarity with Air Force SEAM processes, strong strategic and tactical project management capabilities, and experience supporting government or military acquisition programs is preferred. Due to the nature of the work, an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. Candidates must be a United States Citizen. Selected candidate will be subject to a post offer background check and must be able to maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, relegation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; US citizenship is required. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. Come see why DPC has achieved: 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 'Employee's Choice - Best Places to Work' by Glassdoor. Voted 'Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For' seven times by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a 'Best Company to Work For' by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine. www.LoveYourJob.com