Senior Systems Engineer - Network Focused

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Fallon Station (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly employer

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Aviation Systems Engineering Company (ASEC) is seeking a Network-Focused, Senior Systems Engineer to shape next‑generation military training systems at NAS Fallon, NV. This on‑site role requires a Top Secret clearance and a hands‑on background in systems integration and networked simulation environments.

You will lead engineering analyses, translate mission needs into specs, and assess vulnerabilities across interconnected training domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on systems engineering experience in modeling, simulation, or training environments.
• At least 5 years of acquisition lifecycle support, with 2 years in DoD training or training systems programs.
• Experience with reliability & maintainability, EMI, integrated logistics, cost estimation, risk analysis, and human systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering analyses including requirements development, feasibility assessments, and trade studies across performance, affordability, maintainability, and integration domains.
• Evaluate and translate operational needs into system performance specifications, ensuring parameters align with requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability, susceptibility, and compatibility assessments for interconnected training and simulation systems.
• Must travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Feasibility assessments

Trade studies

Acquisition support

Vulnerability assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

Description

Location: Fallon, NV

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed 100% on site at NAS Fallon, NV

As the Network-Focused, Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of military training systems. We're seeking a technically driven engineer with a strong background in systems integration, networked simulation environments, and acquisition support. If you thrive in complex technical environments and enjoy solving multifaceted engineering challenges, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support systems engineering analyses including requirements development, feasibility assessments, and trade studies across performance, affordability, maintainability, and integration domains.
• Evaluate and translate operational needs into system performance specifications, ensuring technical parameters align with physical and functional system requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability, susceptibility, and compatibility assessments for interconnected systems within the training and simulation domain.
• This position will required 10% travel.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field, required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on systems engineering experience, ideally within modeling, simulation, or training systems environments.
• At least 5 years of acquisition lifecycle support, with 2 years supporting DoD training or training systems programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting key engineering disciplines such as: reliability & maintainability, electromagnetic interference (EMI), integrated logistics, cost estimation and risk analysis, and human systems integration.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of current and emerging military technologies, platforms, and tactics (U.S., allied, and threat-based).
• Familiarity with federal acquisition frameworks and documentation, including FAR, MIL-STDs, and DoD/NAVAIR policies and instructions.
• Ability to analyze and apply regulatory and compliance standards to engineering tasks effective

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what's right for the Warfighter-plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation