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Systems Engineer role leading the design, integration and test of complex aircraft mission systems for airborne platforms within the US National Security Ecosystem. MORSE Corp is an employee-owned small business delivering cutting-edge national security technology. Standout perk: open leave policy plus strong benefits (bonus/stock eligibility, 401(k) match, holidays).
Key skills
Systems engineering (airborne mission systems)Aircraft mission system designHardware/software integrationSystem integration and testingTrade studiesCOTS/GOTS component evaluationCustomer interfacingProgram technical leadershipSecurity clearanceBS in Aerospace/EE/Systems/CS (MS preferred)
Salary not listed — comparable Cambridge, MA systems engineering roles supporting airborne/national security mission systems commonly pay ~$140k–$200k base, depending on clearance and experience.
You'll thrive here if you have 5+ years building integrated airborne mission systems and can lead technical decisions while working directly with national security customers.
Why apply
- Employee-owned small business
- Open leave policy
- Bonus, stock, 401(k) match
MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide leadership and direction in designing and deploying mission systems for airborne platforms for the US National Security Ecosystem. This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer with a combination of technical expertise, program leadership experience, and the ability to interface with customers to drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Provide guidance and technical leadership in the design, integration, and testing of complex aircraft mission systems with both hardware and software
Perform trade studies to evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) components against mission capabilities, cost, and schedule constraints
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
Security Clearance
5+ years of experience designing complex mission systems, including integrated hardware and software mission systems
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers.
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide leadership and direction in designing and deploying mission systems for airborne platforms for the US National Security Ecosystem. This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer with a combination of technical expertise, program leadership experience, and the ability to interface with customers to drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Provide guidance and technical leadership in the design, integration, and testing of complex aircraft mission systems with both hardware and software
Perform trade studies to evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) components against mission capabilities, cost, and schedule constraints
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
Security Clearance
5+ years of experience designing complex mission systems, including integrated hardware and software mission systems
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers.