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Sr. Systems Engineer I

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 Senior Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development and integration of advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.


Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer provides program support throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation.  The Senior Systems Engineer will work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where effective communication and team building skills are critical to success.

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:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • At least five (5) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
  • Experience with development, integration, and test of complex systems onto air, sea, and/or ground platforms.
  • Experience with requirements development, hardware and software integration, and requirements verification.
  • Experience utilizing requirements management tools (such as DOORS, DNG, or similar platforms) to capture, organize, track, and maintain program requirements.
  • Experience performing impact assessments for requirements changes
  • Experience with test execution including test plan and procedure development.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex avionics and/or weapon systems including external interfaces and test equipment in real time when issues arise.
  • Experience applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve problems.
  • Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to multi-discipline teams.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong accountability with the ability to work autonomously to deliver high quality work products on-schedule.
  • In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with agile development methods to deliver engineering solutions
  • Understanding the Universal Armament Interface (UAI) including previous support of integration of weapon systems on airborne and ground platforms.
  • Experience with the design, development, and integration of UAI Mission Stores, Type I and Type II Carriage Systems.
  • Knowledge and experience working with digital data standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Radio Frequency (RF) communication, and ENET protocols.
  • Experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering methods, tools, and languages.
  • Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance.

Education Requirements:

  • 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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