Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Systems Engineer for a contract position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is a 6+ month engagement requiring expertise in systems design, verification, and cross-functional collaboration on technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain system requirements and design documents
• Support verification and traceability of system requirements
• Develop verification test procedures and execute procedures in a secure lab environment
• Conduct peer reviews on test procedures and design documentation
• Collaborate across teams to advance program goals
• Coordinate communication and status updates with relevant stakeholders
• Own the development of design approaches through collaboration with subject matter experts
• Drive resolution of technical issues through problem-solving and cross-team coordination
• Share lessons learned with the team and department to improve approaches and processes
• Contribute to bid and proposal activities during new business pursuits

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), plus minimum 5 years of relevant prior experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field plus minimum 3 years of experience

• Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

• Preferred

• Python scripting experience

• Automated test and test fixture development

• Testing frameworks (Gherkin, Behave, Robot, or similar)

• Networking, protocols, and security knowledge (IP stack, NTP/PTP, SSL/TLS)

• Prior military experience

• Experience developing system concept of operations (CONOPS) and use cases

• Experience with system integration and test

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong teamwork and organizational skills

• Attention to detail and technical professionalism

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• High level of motivation and self-direction

• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously

• Comfort interacting with and presenting to external customers and end-users

• Ability to self-start and recognize task needs