Systems Engineer - Secret

Post Date

Aug 05, 2026

Location

Salt Lake City,
Utah

ZIP/Postal Code

84116
US
Oct 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

SLC-debd8c2b-9af2-4ec2-9536-e9c13d8e88c5

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced airborne mission systems for a defense program. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on requirements development, system architecture, functional decomposition, and technical planning to ensure complex systems are designed to meet customer and mission needs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, and program leadership to capture and manage requirements, develop system-level architectures, define interfaces, and allocate requirements across hardware, software, RF, and mission system components. Responsibilities include supporting technical reviews, requirements traceability, risk management, trade studies, and the development of system specifications and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

This position requires an active DoD security clearance and is ideal for an engineer with experience in systems engineering, requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), architecture development, and technical leadership within complex defense or aerospace programs. Candidates with experience supporting electronic warfare, mission systems, avionics, communications, or open systems architectures are highly desired.

This role is offering $65-80/hr.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of Systems Engineering experience in an Aerospace/Defense setting
Bachelors of Engineering in a relevant discipline (ideally mechanical or electrical focus)
Model-Based Systems Engineering experience
Exposure to a heavy deliverable-based environment
Active Secret Clearance

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working with Electronic Warfare or Aircraft Weapon Systems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.