Systems Engineer 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Berkeley, MO seeks a Systems Engineer 3 to drive the planning, design, development and verification of a lifecycle balanced system of systems. The role involves evaluating customer needs, defining performance requirements and coordinating interfaces to ensure mission success.

The position targets engineers with STEM degrees and 5+ years of experience, with preferences for those familiar with military aircraft and secure environments. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• STEM degree is required with 5+ years of experience (or MS with 3+ years).
• Experience at Level 3 or 4 Systems Engineer is desired.
• Clearance: minimum Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
• Define and coordinate system performance requirements and integrate technical parameters.
• Assess affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability and testability; ensure interfaces are compatible.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Analysis

Risk Management

Technical Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years

Master's degree + 3+ years

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Engineering

Systems Engineer 3 Berkeley, MO Posted: 7/17/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219071

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 3, in Berkeley, MO. Job ID#219071

Job Description

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer and /operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues.

Required Qualifications

STEM BS and 5+ years minimum experience (or STEM BS, MS, and 3+ years experience)

Looking for a Level 3 or 4 Systems Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with military customer, experience with aircraft/military aircraft/fighter aircraft

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract

Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled