Defense Systems Engineer – Live/Virtual Simulation & V&V

By Light Professional IT Services; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services seeks a Mid Systems Engineer to help plan, develop, and deliver DOs, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept to final delivery. You will collaborate with internal teams and government stakeholders in a hybrid work setting, with some on-site requirements for customer meetings or test events.

The role emphasizes systems engineering across requirements, design, integration, and V&V, with a focus on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace programs.
• Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment).
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, MIL-STD, or DoD frameworks).
• Experience with development in high fidelity game engines (Unity Preferred).
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents, and specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and support systems for military simulation system applications.
• Translate mission and operational needs into system requirements, architectures, and technical solutions.
• Perform system decomposition, interface definition, and integration activities.
• Support verification and validation (V&V), including test planning, execution, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity requirements, and program specifications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including software, graphics, and program management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., CDRLs).
• Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings.
• Troubleshoot system‑level issues and support root cause analysis in lab and field environments.
• Contribute to risk management, configuration control, and change management processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defense/Aerospace

Unity

Requirements management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services seeks a Mid Systems Engineer to help plan, develop, and deliver DOs, contributing across the full lifecycle from concept to final delivery. You will collaborate with internal teams and government stakeholders in a hybrid work setting, with some on-site requirements for customer meetings or test events.

The role emphasizes systems engineering across requirements, design, integration, and V&V, with a focus on reliability and performance.