Systems Engineer

Aquila Technology; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO – 15 days, plus 10 paid holidays

Tuition & Training Reimbursement – $5,000 annually

401K with Fidelity – Company match

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursement up to $150 monthly

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – $1,500 reimbursement every three years

Job summary

Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to support a major defense research organization in Lexington, Massachusetts. The role involves systems engineering activities including requirements development, creating MBSE models, and leading verification activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in systems engineering, along with strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment await the chosen candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience with systems engineering for space or airborne systems.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, flow down and track requirements.
• Architect systems and develop an MBSE model.
• Plan and lead verification and validation activities and identify risks.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model based systems engineering

SysML experience

Communication skills

Leading multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aero/Astro, Software Engineering, or related fields

Tools

MagicDraw

SysML tools

Job description

Software Engineer

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress‑testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Aquila Technology is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will work with a team performing systems engineering activities for a large program. Responsibilities include developing, flowing down and tracking requirements, architecting systems, developing an MBSE model of the systems and their interfaces, planning and leading verification and validation activities, and identifying risks and defining risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years – Systems Engineering
• 2 years – Model based systems engineering
• 2 years – SysML experience

Nice to Have

• Systems
• Magic draw
• Systems Integration

What You Will Bring

• A Bachelors Degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aero/Astro, Software Engineering, or related fields and at least 7 years of relevant experience with systems engineering for space or airborne systems. A MS degree or PhD can be substituted for years of experience.
• The ability to support a full range of systems engineering activities for multiple programs
• The ability to use a systems perspective to identify needed technology development efforts
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and present professional written reports and presentations
• Experience with SysML Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools is required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MagicDraw.
• Experience with integration of hardware and software is helpful

Benefits and Perks

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced, customer‑focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include

• PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick), 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full‑time employment

• Tuition & Training Reimbursement – 5K annually for pre‑approved, Eligible full‑time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job‑related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement. Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation or other non‑tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.
• 401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:
  • $1/$1 up to 3%, then 0.50 cents/$1 for 4th and 5th %s
  • Fully vested from day one
  • Company match does not apply to catch‑up contribution
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work‑related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work Location

The candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days a week with some flexibility for occasional remote work.

Clearance Level

Interim secret sufficient to start. Role will eventually be required at the Top Secret Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.