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Experienced Systems Engineer - Nuclear Weapons Security
Job Description
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI)
Position Title: Experienced Systems Engineer –Nuclear Weapons Security
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Flex (periods of 100% onsite required)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Systems Engineer will support the Nuclear Weapons Security program as part of a cross-functional engineering team. This role focuses on the design, integration, maintenance, and support of advanced security and information systems used in mission-critical national defense applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design, integrate, and maintain advanced security and information systems supporting nuclear weapons security missions
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Support deployed systems through sustainment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities
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Apply systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle, including requirements development, decomposition, verification, and validation
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Develop and execute test procedures to ensure system compliance with technical and security requirements
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Collaborate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, and network engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable system solutions
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Support system modeling, documentation, and configuration management efforts
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Participate in Agile development environments as applicable
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
OR
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Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
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Experience working in secure or regulated engineering environments preferred
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Agile development experience preferred
PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
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IBM DOORS
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Simulink
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Requirements decomposition and management
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Test procedure development
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Windows PowerShell
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Cisco networking fundamentals
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Operating system administration (Linux and Windows)
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Virtualization technologies
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Cybersecurity tool implementation and administration
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Database administration (MongoDB preferred)
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and technical standards
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Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
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Ability to learn quickly and manage increasing technical complexity
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Collaborative team-oriented mindset
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Commitment to continuous professional development
WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS
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Research-focused work alongside award-winning engineering teams supporting national security missions
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Flexible work schedule with optional 9/80 arrangement (every other Friday off)
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Hybrid/Flex work environment with required onsite presence during specific program phases
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Primary onsite location: Pittsfield, MA facility
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a U.S. Government contract which requires all applicants to be U.S. 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.