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Systems Engineer II

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development and integration of advanced software/firmware/hardware systems including store control electronics, mission computers, avionics, sensors, certification and mission equipment for airborne and ground platforms. As a Systems Engineer, you will work within a team of talented and experienced engineers performing Systems Engineering activities that include design, development or test at the system, subsystem, and component levels.


Responsibilities

In this role, you'll contribute to requirements management, system architecture, test procedure development, and test execution, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet mission-critical needs. You will collaborate within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where effective communication and teamwork are essential. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes to enhance both product quality and team productivity. If you're eager to tackle engineering challenges, support DoD customers and international allies, and further your career in defense technology, we encourage you to apply and grow with us at V2X.

The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity.  We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.


Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering
  • Familiarity with requirements development, hardware and software integration, and requirements verification
  • Exposure to development, integration, and testing of systems for air, sea, and/or ground platforms.
  • Experience with test execution, including assisting in test plan and procedure development.
  • Ability to support Trade Studies and analyze technical data under guidance.
  • Understanding of technical standards, principles, theories, and concepts with a willingness to apply them in problem-solving.
  • Ability to collaborate within multi-discipline teams and contribute technical insights.
  • Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability, able to manage tasks and deliver quality work on schedule.
  • Experience with MS Office Suite of tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Must have a valid U.S. Passport.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with DoD standards, processes, and regulatory requirements for defense systems development.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering methods, tools, and languages.
  • Previous collaboration with cross-functional teams on complex engineering projects.
  • Understanding of hardware/software interface design and integration best practices.
  • Ability to research and distill data into meaningful information.
  • Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance.

Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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About V2X

V2X

V2X is a global mission support and services company that provides integrated solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Formed through the merger of Vertex Aerospace and Vectrus, the company delivers end-to-end support across logistics, maintenance, infrastructure operations, IT services, and mission readiness for military installations and deployed environments worldwide.

For job seekers, V2X offers a broad range of career opportunities spanning aviation maintenance, logistics, engineering support, cybersecurity, IT services, facilities management, and program management. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning service members, and cleared professionals who want to continue supporting defense missions in hands-on operational roles both in the United States and overseas.

Unlike traditional defense manufacturers focused on building platforms, V2X specializes in sustaining and enabling mission operations. Employees often work directly in support of military readiness—maintaining aircraft, managing base operations, supporting deployed logistics, and ensuring critical infrastructure functions reliably in challenging environments. This makes V2X particularly relevant for professionals who prefer operational, field-based, and mission sustainment work.

As global defense operations become more complex and logistics-heavy, demand continues to grow for integrated support providers like V2X. For professionals seeking stable, mission-focused careers with strong ties to real-world military operations, V2X stands out as a key employer in the defense services and readiness ecosystem.

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