Defense Systems Engineer – Simulation & V&V (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Orlando, FL seeks a Mid Systems Engineer to contribute across the full lifecycle, from concept through delivery, as a hands-on engineer supporting military simulation system applications.

You will translate missions into system requirements, perform decomposition and integration, support V&V, and ensure compliance with DoD standards. The role offers a hybrid schedule with on-site work occasionally and normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6 years of systems engineering experience, preferably in defense or aerospace.
• Experience with lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment).
• Familiarity with INCOSE, MIL-STD, or DoD frameworks.
• Experience with Unity or high-fidelity game engines is a plus.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interface control documents.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and support systems for military simulation applications.
• Translate mission and operational needs into system requirements, architectures, and solutions.
• Perform system decomposition, interface definition, and integration activities.
• Support verification and validation, including test planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity, and program specifications.
• Collaborate with software, graphics, and program management teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (CDRLs).
• Participate in design reviews 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

Requirements management

Technical documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Unity

MBSE tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Orlando, FL seeks a Mid Systems Engineer to contribute across the full lifecycle, from concept through delivery, as a hands-on engineer supporting military simulation system applications.

You will translate missions into system requirements, perform decomposition and integration, support V&V, and ensure compliance with DoD standards. The role offers a hybrid schedule with on-site work occasionally and normal business hours.