Job Description
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.
ResponsibilitiesProvide guidance and technical leadership in the design integration and testing of complex aircraft mission systems with both hardware and software
Elicit synthesize and decompose high-level operational requirements into derived subsystem-level requirements; manage traceability throughout the systems lifecycle
Perform trade studies to evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) components against mission capabilities cost and schedule constraints
Evaluate design alternatives for impact on cost schedule
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Computer Science or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
US Citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
5+ years of experience designing complex mission systems including integrated hardware and software mission systems
Demonstrated ability to elicit synthesize and decompose requirements with a focus on mission capabilities
Experience using simulation capabilities to analyze alternate designs
Experience developing radiation-hardened components systems is a plus
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. Therefore final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. 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.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information please visit www.morsecorp.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Computer Science or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience designing complex mission systems
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Experience using simulation capabilities
- Experience developing radiation-hardened components systems
What the Team is Saying


What We Do
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists engineers and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
Why Work With Us
We have culture of exceptionally talented smart individuals united by the goal of fielding high-quality novel technology to support our customers in the National Security Ecosystem. The internal MORSE ethos involves fostering individuals to pursue goals and interests innovate and solve hard problems.
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