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Systems Engineering Support Specialist
Job Description
Pittsfield, MA
Position Summary
The Systems Engineering Support Specialist supports the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program by providing hands-on assistance across hardware, software, and systems engineering functions. This role contributes to test and integration activities, requirements development, system modeling, and hardware-systems engineering. The selected candidate will work closely with a cross-functional engineering team to support the planning, execution, and delivery of integrated systems solutions.
Responsibilities
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Support test and integration efforts, including hardware and software validation, verification, and performance testing.
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Assist in documenting, analyzing, and managing system requirements.
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Contribute to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities, including system modeling, simulations, and design analysis.
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Provide support in hardware-systems engineering tasks, including design, integration, and troubleshooting of hardware components.
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Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and support project objectives.
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Apply established systems engineering concepts, principles, and technical standards.
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Support ongoing professional development initiatives across the engineering team.
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Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or related technical field, OR 4 years of equivalent job-related experience.
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Additional 2+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree.
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Understanding of systems engineering methodologies and requirements management processes.
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Familiarity with system modeling tools and MBSE practices.
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Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic engineering environment.
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Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work on-site in Pittsfield, MA, with potential for occasional hybrid flexibility.
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Department of Defense Secret clearance preferred at time of hire.
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Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Flexible scheduling options available, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
About CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a premier provider of technical and professional talent solutions to the defense and aerospace industries. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to provide world-class solutions to our clients, while offering meaningful career opportunities for our employees. CPI is proud to support programs that contribute to national security, innovation, and engineering excellence.
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.