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Systems Engineer –Strategic Weapons Control
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Pay: Up to $49/hour
Work Type: Onsite (Hybrid Flex: 1–2 days remote)
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Overview:
Seeking a Systems Engineer to support the modernization of strategic weapons control systems. This role involves requirements management, system integration, verification & validation, and cross-functional engineering collaboration on mission-critical defense programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support development and modernization of strategic weapons systems
- Perform requirements analysis, documentation, and management
- Support system integration, testing, verification, and validation (V&V)
- Assist with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
- Generate technical reports, test documentation, and design review packages
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines and program teams
- Participate in design reviews and customer interactions
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field
- 2+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 6+ months)
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Fire Control Systems (FCS)
- Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools
- Background in hardware/software integration and testing
- Experience in defense or aerospace systems
- Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering tools
Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term 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.