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Advanced Systems Engineer

Canonsburg, PA

Posted: 03/13/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Industry: Defense/Government Job Number: 26-00115

Job Description

Advanced Systems Engineer
Canonsburg, PA
$57–$65/hour
Position Overview
Seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer to support development of next-generation torpedo guidance and undersea defense systems for the U.S. Navy. This role works within a cross-functional engineering team performing requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and performance evaluation for ruggedized electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle

  • Develop and manage system requirements, functional analysis, and performance analysis

  • Support system architecture, integration, and design of ruggedized electronics

  • Conduct requirements flow-down and traceability

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

  • Utilize systems modeling and requirements management tools

  • Support failure investigations and system validation activities

  • Present technical strategies and program plans to internal and external stakeholders

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field

  • 5+ years of relevant experience, OR

  • Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Preferred Skills

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

  • SysML/UML tools (MagicDraw/Cameo)

  • Requirements management tools (DOORS)

  • MATLAB, Jira, and Agile development environments

  • Experience supporting complex defense or undersea systems programs

Clearance Requirement

  • Active DoD Secret clearance preferred at time of hire

  • Must be eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance

  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Environment

  • 100% onsite

  • Location: Canonsburg, PA

Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineering professionals with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.

Meet Your Recruiter

Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter

I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.

Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.

Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.

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