Systems Engineer

In this role, you will be expected to

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex systems and applications.
• Analyze mission, operational, and technical requirements and translate them into system-level requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain system architecture, interface documentation, technical requirements, and other systems engineering artifacts.
• Evaluate system designs to ensure technical requirements, performance objectives, security requirements, and customer needs are met.
• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and testing teams throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Support system integration activities across hardware, software, networks, applications, and external interfaces.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex system-level issues and coordinate resolution across technical teams.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, demonstrations, and customer meetings.
• Evaluate proposed system changes and assess potential technical impacts, dependencies, and risks.
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure system requirements are satisfied.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, interface descriptions, procedures, and engineering reports.
• Assist with system deployment, configuration, upgrades, and operational readiness activities.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to program leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and system performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field. Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of relevant systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, or related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, or system lifecycle activities.
• Experience developing and maintaining system requirements and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting the integration of software, hardware, infrastructure, networks, or other technical components.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and the system development lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and software development teams.
• Familiarity with Agile software development or engineering environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative technical team.
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

• Active SECRET security clearance; active TS/SCI preferred
• 8+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or related engineering experience.
• Experience serving as a senior Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, or technical lead.
• Experience supporting Department of War or other Federal government programs.
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements management, interface definition, and verification and validation.
• Experience with requirements management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, or related systems engineering methodologies.
• Experience with Linux-based environments.
• Experience with cloud or virtualized infrastructure.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience working in DevSecOps and CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with networking, distributed systems, or cloud-based architectures.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and Federal security requirements.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, or system authorization processes.
• Experience supporting system test, integration, deployment, and operational transition activities.

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Accompanying FSA and HSA options
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

• In accordance with Pay Transparency & Salary History Ban (§ 40.1-28.7:12), all positions in Virginia should have a good faith wage or salary posted on all job advertisements. If one is not listed below please email and one will be provided.
• Expected compensation range, Reston, VA: $100,000 - $200,000 USD
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor