Systems Integration Engineer | DOORS & C++ | Defense Systems

Nerd Up Staffing; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nerd Up Staffing seeks an engineer to support fielded naval combat systems including the Aegis-related programs. You will work across the systems engineering lifecycle, performing requirements development, verification, validation, and test activities.

Collaboration with hardware, software, and systems teams is essential for mission-critical defense programs. Prerequisites include a technical bachelor’s degree, DoD Secret clearance (or reinstatement eligibility), and experience with DOORS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline as listed.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or reinstatement eligibility.
• DOORS experience and ability to read/ciddle in C++.

Responsibilities

• Requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and traceability.
• Verification & Validation (V&V).
• Systems Integration and Test.
• Data analysis and technical investigations.
• Root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
• Engage with senior technical leaders on complex mission-critical defense programs.

Skills

Systems Integration

Requirements development

Verification & Validation

Integration and Test

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Tools

DOORS

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

Help develop, integrate, and test operational naval combat systems that protect U.S. Navy ships and allies around the world. This team supports the Aegis Combat System, one of the U.S. Navy's premier integrated air and missile defense systems.

Join a long-tenured engineering team embedded at a major defense prime supporting one of the Navy's most sophisticated operational combat systems.

This is weapon systems engineering for fielded, operational, go-to-sea combat systems that protect ships and allies around the world.

You'll be joining a specialized engineering firm that has partnered with this customer since 2007 and has specifically supported the Aegis Combat System since 2015. The 36 engineers on this program are treated as an integral part of the customer team, not as outside contractors managed at arm's length. Across the East Coast, this company hasn't had a layoff in nearly two decades. That's not a marketing slogan. It's one of the reasons engineers build long careers here. If you're looking for meaningful technical work, strong mentorship, and an environment where you can continue growing as an engineer, we'd love to talk.

Prior Aegis experience is welcome but is not required.

About the Role

You'll work across multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle while supporting operational Navy programs. Your responsibilities may include:

• Requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and traceability
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Systems Integration and Test
• Data analysis and technical investigations
• Root cause analysis and problem resolution
• Working closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams
• Collaborating with senior technical leaders on complex mission-critical defense programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Active DoD Secret clearance, recently lapsed clearance eligible for reinstatement, or the ability to obtain a clearance through sponsorship, which the company can process
• DOORS
• C++

Skills

We're looking for engineers who have experience in several of the following:

• Systems Integration
• Requirements development and decomposition
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Integration and Test
• Rational DOORS or DOORS Next Generation
• Enough comfort reading and coding in C++ to investigate issues and troubleshoot defects

This role is ideal for engineers who have built a solid technical foundation and want to continue expanding their expertise on complex operational systems. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who have spent years supporting one of the Navy's premier combat systems, gaining exposure to requirements engineering, systems integration, testing, technical investigations, and real-world operational deployments. Whether your background is in systems engineering, systems integration, verification, test, software integration, or technical analysis, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your skills while contributing to technology that truly matters. If you're looking for a place where you'll continue learning, solve challenging engineering problems, and build a long-term career with a stable, highly respected team, we'd welcome the conversation.