Systems Engineer 2

ThayerMahan; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ThayerMahan, located in Groton, CT, seeks a Systems Engineer 2 to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and manage complex maritime systems.

Responsibilities include lifecycle monitoring, system upgrades, and cross‑functional collaboration as Test Director for engineering tests. Requires DoD clearance, 3+ years experience, and a strong hands‑on prototype mindset.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required for access to Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Security clearance, or ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Bachelor's/Master's in Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Systems/Test/Reliability/Quality Eng. or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and hands-on prototyping skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve complex systems across lifecycle.
• Coordinate across engineering teams to meet contractual requirements.
• Act as Test Director for system tests and integration events.
• Develop tools to improve production and reproducibility of systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Robotics

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Prototyping

Security Clearance

Education

B.S./M.S./M.Eng. in Systems Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer 2

Reporting to: Director of Systems and Electrical Engineering

Location: Groton, CT

Position Type: Full time

Position Summary:

ThayerMahan is seeking a Systems Engineer 2 to join our team. In this role, you will help design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and manage a range of complex systems related to maritime domain awareness and acoustic intelligence collection.

Role and Responsibilities:

Design, Maintain, and Improve Systems

• Track system statuses over the full product lifecycle.
• Manage system upgrades, updates, and patching.
• Monitor system performance and reliability and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Actively participate in prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing, while providing hands-on support.
• Assist in the development of early-stage systems by helping establish design constraints/objectives, test events, and acceptance criteria.

Documentation

• Review Contracts & translate customer needs into engineering system requirements.
• Develop acceptance test procedures for internal verification & contractual requirements validation.
• Document systems, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Improve system organization, documentation, and revision control.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate engineering teams during full system development, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• Support and provide feedback on designs and documentation from other engineering teams.
• Act as the Test Director for engineering led system test and integration events.
• Plan and Organize system test events to meet multi-team engineering goals.
• Develop tools to aid and improve production and reproducibility of systems.

Strategic Long-Term Contributions

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend system improvements.

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship (position entails access to Controlled Unclassed Information).
• Holds a security clearance or can obtain DoD security clearance.
• B.S., M.S., or M.ENG. in Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of professional Systems/Test/Reliability/Quality Engineering experience (or similar), preferably in robotics, ocean technology or ruggedized field systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both within a team and across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with hands-on work, including prototyping & testing.

Preferred (but not required):

• Familiarity with designing, developing and validating for harsh, maritime environments.
• Familiarity with documentation & issue tracking in Gitlab.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience drafting test plans for engineering verification and validation.
• Experience drafting, using and/or reviewing engineering documentation (mechanical part/assembly drawings, electrical schematics, build guides, etc.).

What we Offer:

Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401K with employer match), and other great benefits. Opportunity to continue to develop your career at a growing organization.

ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.