Junior Systems Engineer

DESE's engineering teams support the design, development, and integration of advanced systems that are critical to our nation's defense. We're seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to support system architecture development, requirements analysis, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities for complex missile defense systems.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical defense programs while working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and an interest in applying modern systems engineering practices to complex defense challenges.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the development and analysis of system architectures for complex missile defense applications.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools to develop, evaluate, and maintain system models and architecture artifacts.
• Assist in performing functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and system architecture analysis.
• Support trade studies and architectural evaluations to assess system performance, functionality, and integration impacts.
• Analyze system-level architecture changes and their effects on functional and behavioral system requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop system-of-systems requirements using system and component state studies and analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of interface requirements, including functional, performance, and interface specifications.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation, engineering change notices, and system architecture artifacts.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings, presentations, and supporting documentation for internal teams and government stakeholders.
• Participate in engineering reviews, technical discussions, and collaborative problem-solving activities to support program objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, functional analysis, and system architecture.
• Knowledge of system modeling, simulation, or engineering analysis concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information, identify relationships between system components, and support engineering evaluations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Highlighted Skills & Experience:

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Familiarity with MBSE methodologies, system architecture modeling, functional decomposition, and requirements allocation.
• Systems Architecture: Understanding of system-of-systems architectures, functional and behavioral analysis, and architecture development for complex engineering applications.
• Requirements Engineering: Experience developing, analyzing, documenting, or managing system-level and component-level requirements.
• Engineering Analysis: Familiarity with trade studies, performance evaluations, system modeling, simulation, and architectural impact assessments.
• Missile Defense Systems: Knowledge of ballistic missile defense concepts, including air combat, air defense, interceptors, missile targets, and associated defense systems.
• Technical Domains: Familiarity with advanced flight systems, maneuvering vehicles, hypersonic systems, countermeasures, propulsion, and missile defense engagement concepts.
• Defense System Architecture: Exposure to Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Aegis Weapon Systems, Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), hypersonic and ballistic tracking systems, or similar defense technologies.
• System Integration: Understanding of radar, sensors, command and control, communications, and integrated defense system architectures.
• Engineering Tools: Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence is beneficial.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to coordinate technical information, contribute to engineering reviews, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Advanced Education: A Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline is beneficial.

Why This Role Matters:

You'll contribute to the engineering and development of sophisticated missile defense systems that help protect our nation. By supporting system architecture, requirements development, and advanced engineering analysis, you'll play a role in ensuring complex defense technologies work together effectively. This position provides the opportunity to grow your technical expertise, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful solutions for national defense.

About DESE

For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

Why employees love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.