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Systems Engineer

NDI Engineering

Lakehurst, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
ACAT (Risk Management), Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Atlassian JIRA, Aviation Industry, Business Administration, Component Selection, Configuration Management, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Design Services, DoD Acquisitions, Documentation, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Management, Government, ISO 9001, Industrial Engineering, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marine Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Military, Model Review, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Performance Testing, Physical Demands, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Progress Reports, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Security Clearance, Simulation, Small Business, Software Testing, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Operations, System Test, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Trade-Off Analysis, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vehicle Fleets, White Papers
LOCATION
Lakehurst, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
NDI is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our high-impact team within the AAG/EMALS Systems Engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and fielding of advanced systems supporting complex naval aviation platforms and technologies. This division is responsible for systems engineering management, planning, analysis, and requirements analysis.
You will contribute to the development of aircraft systems, ship integration efforts, and cutting-edge enabling technologies. Your efforts will directly support the execution of the Department of Defense for major weapons systems. The role focuses on ensuring the system meets all requirements, including performance, safety, and compatibility, throughout their entire lifecycle.

Pay: $75,000-$100,000

Role and Responsibilities:
 
  • Lead and coordinate technical activities to ensure stakeholder needs are translated into effective, lifecycle-optimized systems.
  • Manage internal and external system interfaces for compatibility and performance.
  • Conduct system architecture design, component selection, and integration planning to meet all requirements.
  • Ensure alignment of system design with functional and physical requirements across hardware, software, data, and infrastructure.
  • Provide expert technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams, including systems, hardware, software, test, cybersecurity, and safety.
  • Apply extensive knowledge of Systems Engineering for major weapon systems in alignment with the DoD 5000 Acquisition framework.
  • Support and execute technical reviews and major milestones (SRRs, PDRs, Milestone A, etc.), ensuring technical rigor and compliance with all criteria.
  • Assist with the development of technical guidance, instructions, and program documentation (white papers, decision memos, technical assessments).
  • Collaborate with a multifaceted team of stakeholders (engineering, logistics, manufacturing, program leadership) to solve complex problems with many competing objectives.
  • Participate in key program activities, including Risk Management, Configuration Management, Trade-off Analysis, Technical Reviews, and Modeling & Simulation.
  • Experience supporting ACAT I program through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Provide technical oversight and integration guidance to multidisciplinary teams (systems, test, cyber, safety, hardware, software).
  • Conduct system architecture design, component selection, integration planning, and technical risk assessments.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program stability.
  • Prepare and review required documentation, including technical proposals, engineering reports, drawings, white papers, and status briefings.
  • Document solutions in relation to technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
  • Oversee integration, testing, and evaluation of systems and subsystems.
  • Conduct performance testing and validation analysis to ensure systems meet operational requirements.
  • Prepare detailed technical documents such as specifications, test plans, and engineering reports.
  • Interface with stakeholders across program offices, fleet users, contractors, and industry.
  • Translate complex technical information for senior leadership, including non-technical decision-makers.
  • Support collaboration between engineering, logistics, test, and acquisition teams.
  • Provide regular progress reports and presentations to program management and stakeholders.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Computer, Systems, or Industrial Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering, preferably within DoD or NAVAIR environments.
  • Experience with Systems Engineering processes, especially within the DoD 5000 Acquisition Lifecycle.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
Additional Preferred Experience
    • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Experience
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerBi)
    • Experience in JIRA application
    • Experience in process and review Requests for Engineering Investigation (REIs)

 

NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status

 

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