Systems Engineer II
Scientific Research
North Charleston, SC · Posted October 31, 2026
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About the job
Description
Applying use and application of standard engineering principles, theories, and concepts
Conducting research, analysis, compilation, design, development, and/or test of technical engineering data in support of customer requirements in one or more engineering disciplines
Performing as a task lead on assignments of moderate scope
Performing Requirements Management tasks including:
Translating end-user needs to unambiguous, measurable, testable, verifiable, and feasible system performance requirements
Tracking requirements stability, traceability, and change process
Performing verification and validation planning
Planning and conducting systems engineering, engineering analyses, trade studies, and feasibility assessments supporting systems engineering activities, including technical support for Analyses of Alternatives (AoA)
Performing system/subsystem analysis and specification review
Performing hardware design with respect to component/assembly analysis, specification, integration, and testing
Performing systems engineering support over a broad range of hardware types including RF assemblies, power supplies (AC and DC), FPGAs, digital signal processors, network/server equipment, and embedded architectures
Participating in technical design reviews and meetings, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)
Supporting the development and execution of requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test measures, and evaluation criteria
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Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and two or more (2+) years of work-related experience
Demonstrated experience applying one or more systems engineering processes in the execution of projects, such as:
Stakeholder requirements definition (operational requirements / CONOPS)
Requirements analysis (development, decomposition, traceability)
System design (definition, analysis, development)
Integration
Test and evaluation
Experience creating one or more of the following:
Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
Product verification reports
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA-s)
Design trade studies
Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience writing technical reports and briefings
Excellent written and verbal communication
Desired Skills
Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Experience with open architecture constructs like Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR)/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
Intermediate level of proficiency with one or more of the following:
radar electronics
hardware and software design
principles and operations of radar systems
analog/digital signal processing
modeling and simulation of physical systems
Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:
Modeling Software: MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo Systems Modeler
Radar Signal and Data Processing Toolsets
C++, Python, or other object-oriented programming language
Agile methodologies
Working knowledge of Jira
Prefer TS or TS/SCI to start
Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY
Travel Requirements
Minimal, 5-10%
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
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