Systems Engineer

Crown Audio; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance

18 days PTO and 10 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Crown Audio is looking for skilled Systems Engineers to support their operations at Picatinny Arsenal in Wharton, New Jersey. This full-time role focuses on providing engineering expertise and program integration support for the Army's Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate.

The ideal candidate must possess an active Secret Security Clearance, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least 10 years of experience in systems engineering or acquisition roles. The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering and/or Army acquisition.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to work in operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for evaluation and integration of technologies into Army systems.
• Work with operational units to assess technical feasibility.
• Support transition of technologies from S&T programs into fielded systems.

Skills

Technical feasibility assessment

Problem-solving skills

Experience with Army PEOs

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Systems Engineers to support our G-TEAD (Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate) effort located at Picatinny Arsenal in Wharton, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will provide combined systems engineering and program integration support, delivering engineering expertise for the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments while also connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations. The Systems Engineer will work across operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess technical feasibility, support capability transitions, and translate mission needs into coordinated acquisition outcomes.

We have 6 openings at the locations below.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Onsite

Salary: $190,000 - $210,000

Worksite Details: Onsite

Location: Picatinny NJ

Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance - Top Secret/SCI preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering: Provide engineering expertise supporting the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies into operational Army environments.
• Systems Engineering: Work with operational units, program offices, and industry partners to assess the technical feasibility of candidate technologies.
• Systems Engineering: Support transition of promising capabilities from science and technology (S&T) programs into fielded Army systems.
• Systems Engineering: Conduct system-level trade studies, technical assessments, and integration analyses in support of G-TEAD capability objectives.
• Systems Engineering: Develop technical documentation including systems engineering plans, interface control documents, and integration assessments.
• Systems Engineering: Engage with industry partners to evaluate emerging commercial and defense technologies relevant to G-TEAD mission areas.
• Systems Engineering: Provide technical input to program reviews, working groups, and acquisition milestone decisions.

• Program Integration: Support the operational headquarters by connecting theater capability needs with Army acquisition organizations and program offices.
• Program Integration: Work with operational staff, engineers, and program offices to translate mission needs into coordinated capability development and technology transition opportunities.
• Program Integration: Develop and maintain integration plans, capability gap analyses, and transition roadmaps aligned with G-TEAD objectives.
• Program Integration: Coordinate with Army acquisition stakeholders to track the status of capability development efforts and report progress to G-TEAD leadership.
• Program Integration: Prepare briefings, white papers, and technical documents to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Program Integration: Represent G-TEAD at working groups, IPTs, and program reviews as required.

Position Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in systems engineering and/or Army acquisition or program integration roles.
• Demonstrated ability to assess technical feasibility and support integration of emerging technologies in operational environments.
• Experience working with Army Program Executive Offices (PEOs), acquisition programs, or operational commands.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Army capability development processes, DOTMLPF-P frameworks, and requirements generation.
• Knowledge of Army S&T programs and technology transition pathways.
• Experience with JCIDS, DAS, or PPBE processes.
• TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Why join Thompson Gray

Thompson Gray is a multi-year winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Best Places to Work, recognized for our exceptional company culture that values employees and customers alike.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay based on your qualifications
• Excellent benefits, including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match
• TG Swag - receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home
• Dependent Scholarship Program - supporting the education of employees' children
• Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education
• Professional Development opportunities
• Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Annual donation to the charity of your choice
• Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party

Join Thompson Gray and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community. Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.

Salary: $190,000 - $210,000 per year