Full-Time

Systems Engineer

MORSE Corp

MORSE Corp

51-200 employees

Develops AI-enabled defense software for DoD

Compensation Overview

$90k - $210k/yr

+ Bonus + 401(k) match

No H1B Sponsorship

Cambridge, MA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Seattle, WA, USA | Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
  • At least 5 years of experience designing complex mission systems, including integrated hardware and software mission systems, is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to elicit, synthesize, and decompose requirements with a focus on mission capabilities is required.
  • Experience using simulation capabilities to analyze alternate designs is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide 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 and manage traceability throughout the systems lifecycle.
  • Perform trade studies to evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf and government-off-the-shelf components against mission capabilities, cost, and schedule constraints.
  • Evaluate design alternatives for their impact on cost and schedule.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Experience developing radiation-hardened component systems is a plus.

MORSE Corp develops AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, and software for national security. It delivers R&D and deployment services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies as a prime or subcontractor under firm-fixed-price contracts. The company’s edge comes from being 100% employee-owned and focusing on mission-oriented rapid solution engineering that combines software, algorithms, and systems integration for defense needs. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical technology—especially AI-enabled and autonomous capabilities—that enables operations in challenging environments and to grow long-term government contracts.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$8.6M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DARPA Albatross deepens MORSE’s prime-contractor credibility on autonomous aircraft.
  • Fall 2026 co-op recruiting shows continued hiring despite legal noise.
  • The Seattle office opened in 2025 to support West Coast defense customers.

What critics are saying

  • DOJ’s March 26, 2025 $4.6 million settlement exposes broken cybersecurity compliance controls.
  • The relator was MORSE’s security officer, signaling internal distrust and future whistleblower exposure.
  • One CMMC failure can kill Army and Air Force bids by 2026.

What makes MORSE Corp unique

  • Employee-owned MORSE Corp aligns engineers with long-term mission execution.
  • DARPA Albatross award in September 2025 validates autonomy, weather, and mission-planning depth.
  • Seattle expansion in June 2025 broadens talent access near Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport.

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